Consultation on proposed fees for trade marks, patents and designs

Overview of the proposed fee regime

We are running a targeted consultation to get industry feedback on the proposed fees for the new trademarks, patents and designs framework.

We developed the proposed fees as part of modernising Jersey’s intellectual property (IP) framework, including launching the new registry system. When designing the fee structure, we considered:

  • aligning closely with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) fee structure, effective from April 2026, to keep Jersey competitively positioned and provide a familiar framework for practitioners and rightsholders. We propose a small number of Jersey-specific fees where operational needs require them.
  • ensuring Jersey remains an attractive jurisdiction for IP registration and protection, while maintaining cost recovery for registry services
  • supporting operational sustainability, so we can deliver a modern and efficient registry service

The fee structure aims to balance cost recovery, international alignment and keeping Jersey competitive for intellectual property rights.

The proposed fees introduce a streamlined and structured set of fees across trademark, patent and design activities. These include:

  • application fees, payable when you submit an application for registration
  • renewal fees, which are periodic fees required to maintain registered rights
  • recordal fees, for recording changes such as ownership, licenses and security interests
  • search fees, for registry searches and official extracts
  • other administrative fees, covering services such as certified copies of registrations, or expedited processing

We welcome your feedback to help us design a fee framework that supports innovation, efficiency and long-term sustainability for us as a regulator and the financial services community.

Who do these fees apply to?

These fees will apply to anyone dealing with us under the following laws:

  • Registrar of Intellectual Property (Jersey) Law 2026
  • Trade Marks (Jersey) Law 2026

Have your say

We invite your feedback on the following:

  1. reasonableness of the fee level - are the proposed fees proportionate, reasonable and in line with comparable jurisdictions and the services they provide?
  2. unintended consequences - could the fee structure have any unintended impacts, especially for smaller applicants or certain industry groups?
  3. implementation considerations - are there any practical issues or risks associated with implementing the proposed fees?

Submit your feedback through SmartSurvey by 5:00pm on Tuesday 30 June. If you are replying on behalf of an industry body or association, provide a summary of who you represent.

To make sure we receive a range of feedback, we have directly shared this consultation with:

  • The Government of Jersey
  • Jersey Resolution Authority
  • The Jersey Financial Intelligence Unit
  • Jersey Finance Limited
  • Jersey Bankers Association
  • Jersey Funds Association
  • Jersey Association of Trust Companies
  • Jersey Branch of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
  • Jersey Law Society
  • Jersey Society of Chartered and Certified Accountants
  • Jersey Compliance Officers Association

We welcome any additional views on the proposed fee framework beyond the questions set out above.

Next steps

We plan for the fee regime to come into effect when the new IP registry and legislative framework launches on 1 August 2026.

Following the consultation we will:

  • carefully review responses
  • consider changes to fee levels or structures where appropriate
  • publish a final fee schedule

We will provide sufficient notice ahead of these fees coming into effect so you have time to prepare.

Read the full consultation on proposed fees for trade marks, patents and designs.