Trademark services and indicative fees — proposal for Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa
This page summarises the scope, process and indicative pricing for trademark search, filing and renewal services. Use the contents rail to move between sections.
Overview
This document provides a concise explanation of the typical trademark services we offer, the principal steps in the process, and indicative professional and official fees. It is a commercial proposal summary, intended for planning and internal review. Any fee quoted here is indicative, subject to confirmation in writing and to applicable official charges and taxes.
Foreign direct investment, Financial services regulation, Tax.
Services included
Trademark search
Availability and registrability searches across local registry records and selected international databases; conflict identification and risk notes.- Comprehensive registry check in Bangladesh
- Targeted international database screening
- Risk assessment and recommendation
Trademark filing and prosecution
Preparation and filing of applications, responses to examination actions, and management of administrative steps up to registration.- Drafting and filing
- Official correspondence and prosecution
- Opposition management (administrative stage)
Renewal and portfolio management
Monitoring, renewal filings and record-keeping to maintain registered rights.- Renewal reminders and filings
- Portfolio status reports
- Documentation handling
Typical process
Step‑by‑step
- Initial consultation and instructions
- Search and risk assessment
- Filing (if instructed)
- Administrative prosecution and correspondence
- Registration and renewal workflow
Timing (indicative)
- Standard search: 7–10 business days from complete instructions
- Expedited search: 3–5 business days (additional fees may apply)
- Registration process: typically 10–12 months depending on examination and publication rules
Indicative search costs
| Service | Professional fees | Official fees | VAT (15%) | Miscellaneous | Total (indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Search – First class | $850 | $150 | $150 | $50 | $1,200 |
| Search – each additional class | $400 | $150 | $82.50 | $25 | $657.50 |
Indicative registration costs
| Service | Professional fees | Official fees | VAT (15%) | Miscellaneous | Total (indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filing – first class | $1,500 | $150 | $247.50 | $100 | $1,997.50 |
| Filing – each additional class | $750 | $150 | $135 | $50 | $1,085 |
| Acceptance (administrative) | $500 | $100 | $90 | $50 | $740 |
| Registration | $600 | $120 | $108 | $60 | $888 |
Indicative renewal costs
| Service | Professional fees | Official fees | VAT (15%) | Miscellaneous | Total (indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal – first class | $900 | $600 | $225 | $75 | $1,800 |
| Renewal – each additional class | $450 | $600 | $157.50 | $50 | $1,257.50 |
About TRW — approach
We provide focused legal advice on intellectual property with an emphasis on thorough searches, clear risk notes and transparent fee estimates. Our work aims to support commercial decision‑making and to keep administrative steps and costs predictable.
Local knowledge
Practical understanding of local registry practice and timelines.
International perspective
Coordination with foreign counsel where cross‑border protection is required.
Clear reporting
Deliverables include actionable search reports and prosecution updates.
Contact and next steps
Instructions we typically need
- Clear mark/artwork (vector preferred) and list of goods/services by class
- Preferred filing jurisdictions
- Client entity name and authorised contact
To instruct searches or filing, please contact our team and we will confirm scope, timing and a written fee estimate.
Phone: (+88) 01847220062