European (EPC) fees

Rules relating to Fees

Fees for European patents are adjusted every two years (with effect from 1 April, even years)

1.4.2019: Important changes to fee refund procedures
29.3.2019: Schedule of fees and expenses applicable as from 1 April 2019 is now available online
6.3.2019: Extension of periods expiring on 8 March 2019

See information on how to make fee payments to the EPO by deposit account, bank transfer or credit card and how to claim a refund.

Beware of approaches and requests for payment from firms purporting to register European patents