Class 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Overview
Paper, cardboard. Printed matter. Stationery.
Examples of Goods & Services
Estimated Filing Costs
Self-filing (government fees only)
¥12,000〜
Application ¥3,400 + Registration ¥8,600 (1 class, electronic filing)
With a patent attorney (benrishi)
¥80,000〜
Attorney fees + government fees (varies by office)
* Additional fees apply for each additional class. Contact a patent attorney for multi-class filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What class applies to publishers?
Printed books and magazines are Class 16. E-books are Class 9. Publishing services fall under Class 41.
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