Who it is for
Anyone who has chosen a name and wants to claim it in Russia before someone else does.
What you get
The application number and the priority date. I forward Rospatent's letters with a short explanation.
Cost and timing
CNY 1,000 for the work plus CNY 1,350 in fees at filing. Preparation takes up to 5 business days.
How filing a trademark application works
- We agree on the mark and classes
I choose the Nice classes or check the ones you picked, and word the list of goods and services as Rospatent expects.
- I prepare the application
I assemble and check the documents and send them to you for approval.
up to 5 business days - I file and pay the fees
I pay the filing and examination fees on your behalf.
- You get the number and priority date
After that I remain your representative: I receive Rospatent's letters and forward them to you.
What is and is not included
Included
- Choosing Nice classes or checking yours
- A list of goods and services in Rospatent's format
- Preparing the application and checking documents
- Filing with Rospatent
- Paying the filing and examination fees
- Confirmation of the application number and priority date
Not included
- Clearance search: from CNY 550 (word + logo CNY 900)
- Replies to office actions (examiner's notices): from CNY 1,000 per reply
- Handling the examination through to registration
For foreign applicants
A foreign company cannot correspond with Rospatent on its own (Russian Civil Code, Art. 1247(2)). After filing I stay your representative: I receive Rospatent's letters and forward them at once with a short explanation. If a reply to the examiner is needed, I prepare it at a separate rate.
For larger brand portfolios
Discount for 10+ applications a month
For manufacturers, IP agencies and companies with many brands. For 10 or more applications a month, the service fee is negotiated individually.
- Price depends on volume and scope of work
- One contract for the whole portfolio
- A single status report for all applications
The discount applies to the service fee. Official fees are set by the Russian Government and do not change.
How much filing costs
A further CNY 1,400 registration fee is paid after Rospatent's positive decision. Every additional Nice class raises the official fees.
Filing only or the full service
| Filing only | Full service | |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing Nice classes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preparing and filing the application | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clearance search | from CNY 550 | ✓ up to 2 elements |
| Replies to office actions | from CNY 1,000 per reply | ✓ unlimited |
| Handling until the certificate | — | ✓ |
| Service fee | CNY 1,000 | CNY 3,200 |
Official fees are the same in both cases: from CNY 2,750 for 1 class (CNY 1,350 at filing and CNY 1,400 after the decision to register).
Rospatent's official fees are set in rubles. They are converted to yuan here at the Bank of Russia's official rate of October 11, 2026 (RUB 12.67 per CNY 1) and rounded; the exact amount is stated in the invoice.
Questions about filing
What is the priority date and why secure it?
It is the date of filing (Russian Civil Code, Art. 1494). If someone later applies for a similar mark for similar goods, your application takes precedence. That is why it is best to file before entering the Russian market.
What happens if the examiner sends a notice?
I forward it with an explanation and offer to prepare a reply, from CNY 1,000. Time limits depend on the document: for a notice after substantive examination, arguments are considered if filed within 6 months (Art. 1499(3)). Without a reply the application may be refused or deemed withdrawn.
Can I keep the priority date of my Chinese application?
Yes, if no more than 6 months have passed since your first filing in China: you claim Paris Convention priority (Art. 1495). The claim must be made at filing or within 2 months afterwards, and a copy of the first application supplied within 3 months of the filing date. If you already have a Chinese application, you can also designate Russia under the Madrid system: the options are compared in the guide.
In which currency do I pay?
Payment is accepted in Chinese yuan (CNY) by international transfer against an invoice. I pay Rospatent's fees on your behalf, so you do not need a Russian account.