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European (EPC) fees

Rules relating to Fees

Fee amounts and codes

Decisions and notices relating to fee changes

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

Latest updates

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
Updates archive

Fee payments and refunds

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.

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

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