National Law relating to EPC, VI.A Payment of renewal fees, Cyprus
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 |
Sect. 26(3) PL |
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1Amount of fees (plus any charges levied by banks) |
PFR |
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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) The date preceding the anniversary date of filing (Form P.13) (b) n/a (c) Payment may not be made more than 3 months before due date. R. 42(1)(a), 56(2) PFR |
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3Period of grace for payment of fees (with surcharge) (a) duration (b) surcharge |
(a) 6 months from due date (b) 25% per month R. 42(1)(b) PFR |
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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 (Form P.14 P.15) (b) Within 12 months of expiry of the period of grace under section 3 R. 43 PFR |
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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) Yes (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 official gazette R. 3(1)(b), 42(4) PFR |
* For first renewal fee to be paid, see Art. 141(2) EPC.