National Law relating to EPC, VI.A Payment of renewal fees, Sweden
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 |
§ 86 PA Enquiries re renewal fees: Tel. +46 8 7822522 |
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1Amount of fees (plus any charges levied by banks) |
§ 46 PD and Annex B |
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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) Payment must have been made before expiry of the month in which the fee year starts (the fee year starts the day after the filing date) (b) n/a (c) Payment may not be made more than 6 months before due date. § 41 PA |
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3Period of grace for payment of fees (with surcharge) (a) duration (b) surcharge |
(a) 6 months from due date (b) 20% § 41 PA |
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4Communication of a reminder in cases of non-payment (a) provided for? (b) date of dispatch |
(a) Yes, but not mandatory (b) Approx. 1 month after due date |
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5Restitutio in integrum (a) provided for? (b) time limit for submitting application |
(a) Yes (b) 2 months after removal of obstacle, no later than 12 months from expiry of period of grace under section 3 § 72 PA |
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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) No (c) No § 72 PA |
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7Information regarding lapse of patent in cases of non-payment of renewal fees |
Publication in the patent bulletin Entry in the patent register § 51 PA |
* For first renewal fee to be paid, see Art. 141(2) EPC.