Tag Archives: Annuity fees

End of month, anniversary, or something else entirely? Due dates for national renewal fees across the EPC states

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Dr. Dirk Franke

As long as the European application is pending before the EPO, a single clear rule applies. On grant, that clarity fragments into 39 national regimes — and they diverge on precisely the point most easily overlooked in docketing: the due … Continue reading →

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GPTO: Increase of Official Fees on May 1, 2022 and July 1, 2022

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Dr. Dirk Franke

The German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO) will increase on May 1, 2022 and July 1, 2022, respectively, the annuity fees for patents and supplementary protection certificates (SPCs). Annuity fees can be paid one year in advance at the GPTO. … Continue reading →

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