National Law relating to EPC, VI.A Payment of renewal fees, Bulgaria
VI.A Payment of renewal fees
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The information provided for in the brochure reflects the situation at national level in January 2024. In contrast, the finance related information shows the status in January 2026. Please verify the information with the national offices concerned by not least using the information on the respective websites. |
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Legal basis for levying renewal fees |
Art. 72e, Art. 33 PL Enquiries re renewal fees: Tel. +359 2 9701321 |
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1Amount of fees (plus any charges levied by banks) |
Decr. Fees |
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2 (a) Due date (in the patent year concerned) (b) Time limit for payment (without surcharge)* (c) Earliest possible date for payment |
(a) Last day of the month in which the preceding patent year expires. (Each patent year starts from the filing date of the patent application) (b) 2 months under the conditions laid down in Article 141 EPC (c) Payment may not be made more than 12 months before due date. Art. 33(1), (2) PL |
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3Period of grace for payment of fees (with surcharge) (a) duration (b) surcharge |
(a) 6 months from due date (b) twice the rate Art. 33(3) PL |
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4Communication of a reminder in cases of non-payment (a) provided for? (b) date of dispatch |
(a) No (b) n/a |
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5Restitutio in integrum (a) provided for? (b) time limit for submitting application |
(a) Yes (b1) A patent that has lapsed due to non-payment of an annual renewal fee may be renewed within 6 months of expiry of the time limit referred to in Art. 33(3) PL on payment of a fee for this and double the originally due fee. (b2) 1 month after the reason ceases to apply, no later than 3 months after expiry of non-observed time limit. Art. 26(2), Art. 49(2) PL |
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6Appointment of a national professional representative for (a) payment of fees (b) communication of a reminder of non-payment (c) proceedings in respect of restitutio in integrum |
(a) No (b) n/a (c) Yes |
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7Information regarding lapse of patent in cases of non-payment of renewal fees |
Entry in the patent register Publication in the patent bulletin |
* For first renewal fee to be paid, see Art. 141(2) EPC.