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How to get a European patent - "Euro-PCT"

Guide for Applicants - Part 2 - Table of Contents
B. The EPO as a PCT receiving Office A. General overview C. The EPO as an International Searching Authority (ISA) - PCT Chapter I
Amounts of fees Fees Reductions


Amounts of fees


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The amounts of the transmittal and international search fee are fixed by the EPO and given in the EPO's current Schedule of fees published in the EPO's Official Journal. The amount of the international filing fee is fixed by WIPO and is specified in the Schedule of Fees which is annexed to the PCT Regulations (PCT Schedule of Fees) and forms an integral part thereof.

R. 96.1 PCT

PCT Schedule of Fees

Art. 2(2), (18) RFees



The current fee rates are published in the EPO's Official Journal, the PCT Gazette and the "PCT Newsletter" (see point 2).


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Fees that are to be paid to the EPO must be paid in euro. The date to be considered as the date on which a payment is made is established according to the EPO's Rules relating to Fees (RFees).

Art. 8 RFees




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