The Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 1996

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules revoke and replace the Trade Marks (Fees) Rules 1994 (S.I.1994/2584) and the Trade Marks (International Registration) (Fees) Rules 1996 (S.I.1996/715).

They also provide for a reduction of the fees in respect of:

(a) the class fee for applications for registration which cover goods and services falling in more than one class; and

(b) applications for additional classes following examination of a mark, for each additional class.

The fees in respect of other matters have been retained.

The Rules retain the application of the Trade Marks and Service Marks (Fees) Rules 1992 (S.I. 1992/1069), the Trade Marks and Service Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 1993 (S.I. 1993/3029) and the Trade Marks and Service Marks (Fees) (Amendments) Rules 1994 (S.I. 1994/2581) for matters arising under the Trade Marks and Service Marks Rules 1986 (S.I. 1986/1367) and which were filed or commenced before 31st October 1994.