2.1.5.5 Renewal fee

Under Rules 159(1)(g) and Rule 51(1), applicants must also pay the renewal fee in respect of the third year if the fee has fallen due earlier.

The renewal fees for a Euro-PCT application are due in respect of the third and each subsequent year, calculated from the date of filing of the Euro-PCT application as accorded by the receiving Office. If, according to Rule 51(1), the renewal fee for the third year fell due within the 31-month time limit for entry into the European phase, the due date is deferred and the fee may still be paid without surcharge up to expiry of the 31-month time limit (see A‑X, 5.2.4).

For how to proceed if the renewal fee for the third year is not paid in due time, see A‑X 5.2.4.

For general guidance on the payment of fees, see A‑X. To support small entities and micro-entities, applicants fulfilling certain criteria are eligible for fee reductions (for the eligibility criteria, see A‑X, 9.2, A-X, 9.3 and A-X, 9.4).