What must be paid when filing a new trademark application after a cancellation?

When filing a new trademark application after a cancellation, it is essential to pay a new application filing fee. This fee is required because each trademark application is treated as a separate request for protection under trademark law. Even if the prior trademark was cancelled for reasons that might be seen as unjust, the trademark office does not waive the fees associated with filing a new application.

The requirement for a new application filing fee is grounded in the notion that the trademark registration process involves administrative costs and resources that must be compensated for by applicants. Therefore, each new application, regardless of prior circumstances, necessitates the payment of applicable fees to maintain the integrity and functioning of the trademark registration system.