Uzbekistan

IP Maintenance

We have recently been informed of changes introduced by the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan, effective as of 2026-09-01.

The changes related to patent annuities are as follows:

Canada

IP Maintenance

We have recently been informed of changes introduced by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office affecting standard and small entity fees for patent annuities, as well as fees for industrial design renewals, effective as of 2027-01-01.

The changes related to standard fees for patent annuities are as follows:

The changes related to small entity fees (discounted) for patent annuities are as follows:

The changes related to design renewals are as follows:

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Portugal

EP Validations – IP Maintenance

The Portuguese Industrial Property Institute has introduced changes effective as of 2026-07-01.

The official fees for a European patent validation will increase from EUR 62.83 to EUR 64.21 in case of e-filing and from EUR 125.66 to EUR 128.42 in case of paper filing.

The changes related to patent annuities are as follows:

Serbia

EP Validations – IP Maintenance

The Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia has introduced changes, effective as of 2026-07-01.

The official fees for a European patent validation will increase from RSD 9,860 to RSD 10,190. Issuance of Letters Patent in e-form will also increase from RSD 7,990 to RSD 8,250.

The changes related to patent annuities are as follows:

Malaysia

IP Maintenance

The Malaysian Intellectual Property Office (MyIPO) has announced the temporary suspension of its online payment facilities as of 2026-06-11. During this period, official fees can only be paid manually at the Intellectual Property Office, which may result in delays in the processing of payments, status updates, and the issuance of official certificates and notifications.

We therefore strongly recommend providing any instructions relating to Malaysian patent renewals as early as possible.

At this stage, there is no impact on annuities that have already been instructed and for which payment has been completed. We are closely monitoring the situation together with our local agent and will keep you informed as soon as normal operations resume.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Algeria

IP Maintenance

We have recently been informed of changes introduced by the Algerian Patent Office affecting patent maintenance for the year 2026, as outlined below.

The changes only relate to patent annuities for corporate applicants* and are as follows:

*Please note that the above official fees include 19% VAT

Argentina

IP Maintenance

The Argentinian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has introduced significant changes, effective as of 2026-04-01.

The changes related to patent annuities are as follows:

The changes related to design renewals are as follows:

Please note that this represents a significant increase in maintenance fees. It may therefore be preferable to proceed with payments before the effective date of the new fees in order to benefit from the current, lower rates.

Monaco

IP Maintenance

Monaco Industrial Property Office (MCIPO) has introduced the following changes, effective as of 2026-04-01.

The changes related to patent annuities are as follows:

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Colombia

IP Maintenance

The Colombian Patent Office has introduced the following changes for maintaining patents, effective as of 2026-01-01.

The changes related to patent annuities (online payment) are outlined below:

The changes related to grace period surcharges for patent annuities (online payment) are as follows:

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Kazakhstan

IP Maintenance

The Eurasian Patent Office has introduced the following changes for maintaining Eurasian patents in Kazakhstan, effective as of 2026-01-13.

The changes related to Eurasian patent annuities for Legal Entities are as follows:

The changes related to Eurasian patent annuities for Individual Applicants:

The changes related to National patent annuities for Legal Entities:

The changes related to National patent annuities for Individual Applicants:

European Patent Office (EPO)

IP Maintenance

The European Patent Office has introduced the following changes, effective as of 2026-04-01.

The changes related to European patent annuities are as follows:

United Kingdom

IP Maintenance

The UKIPO has introduced the following changes, effective as of 2026-04-01.

The changes concerning patent annuities are as follows:

The changes concerning industrial design renewals are as follows:

The applicable renewal fee is determined by the renewal due date (before or on/after 2026-04-01) and the timing of payment, as shown by reading across the corresponding row and column.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Israel

IP Maintenance

The Israeli Patent Office has introduced the following changes, effective as of 2026-01-01.

The changes concerning patent annuities are as follows:

The changes concerning industrial design renewals are as follows:

Türkiye

EP Validations – IP Maintenance

The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office has introduced the following changes, effective as of 2026-01-02.

The changes related to European patent validation are outlined below:

The changes concerning patent annuities are as follows:

* Applicable only to some components of the fee.

The changes concerning industrial design renewals are as follows:

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Denmark

EP Validations – IP Maintenance

The Danish Patent Office has introduced the following changes as of 2026-01-01.

Here are the new official fees for European patent validation:

Please note that the new official fees below will be applied to annuities due after 2026-03-31.

Concerning the patent annuities, the new official fees are as follows:

Concerning the SPC, the new official fees are as follows:

Concerning the utility model renewals, the new official fees are as follows:

Concerning the industrial design renewals, the new official fees are as follows:

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Finland

EP Validations – IP Maintenance

The Finnish Patent Office has introduced the following changes as of 2026-01-01.

Here are the new official fees for European patent validation:

Concerning the patent annuities, the new official fees are as follows:

Concerning the SPC, the new official fees are as follows:

Concerning the utility model renewals, the new official fees are as follows:

Additionally, regardless of whether the deadline falls after the fee increase, if payment is made before the effective date of the increase, the current (pre-increase) official fee will apply.

Belarus

IP Maintenance

The Tax Code of the Republic of Belarus prescribes all official fees in the so called “basic units”. From 2026-01-01 one basic unit will change from 42.00 BYN to 45.00 BYN, as a result of which the amount of fees will also change.

Here are the new official fees for Eurasian patent annuities:

Concerning the national patent annuities, the new official fees are as follows:

Concerning the SPC, the new official fees are as follows:

Concerning the utility model annuities, the new official fees are as follows:

Concerning the industrial design renewals, the new official fees are as follows:

Additionally, regardless of whether the deadline falls after the fee increase, if payment is made before the effective date of the increase, the current (pre-increase) official fee will apply.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Bulgaria

EP Validations – Patent Annuities

Following the adoption of EUR as Bulgaria’s official currency starting from 2026-01-01, the Bulgarian Patent Office has introduced new official fees denominated in EUR.

Here are the new official fees for European patent validation:

Concerning the patent annuities, the new official fees are as follows:

According to our agent, the official fees may be adjusted again soon for rounding purposes. We are monitoring the situation closely and will keep you duly informed of any changes.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Canada

Patent Annuities

Effective from 2026-01-01, the official fees for patent annuities will be as follows:

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Vietnam

Patent Annuities

Effective from 2025-07-01, the official fees for patent annuities are as follows:

Singapore

Patent Annuities

Effective from 2025-09-01, the official fees for patent annuities will be as follows:

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Austria

EP Validations

Effective from 2025-07-01, the official fees for a European patent validation increased from EUR 166 to EUR 180, the official fees for additional pages remained unchanged, EUR 135 per each page above 15.

Serbia

EP Validations – Patent Annuities

Effective from 2025-07-01, the official fees for a European patent validation slightly increased from RSD 9480 to RSD 9860. Issuance of Letters Patent in e-form increased from RSD 7680 to RSD 7990.

Concerning the patent annuities, the new official fees are as follows:

Slovak Republic

EP Validations – Patent Annuities

Effective from 2025-07-01, the official fees for a European patent validation filed within the regular 3-month deadline increased from EUR 66 to EUR 100. Within the grace period, they increased from EUR 162 to EUR 250.

Concerning the patent annuities, the new official fees are as follows:

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Brazil

Patent Annuities

Effective from 2025-08-07, the official fees for patent annuities are as follows:

Maintenance fee (before grant) – Paid within the regular term

Maintenance fee (before grant) – Paid within the extraordinary term

Annuities (after grant) – Paid within the regular term

Annuities (after grant) – Paid within the extraordinary term

Laos

EP Validations

EP Validation in Laos became available following the entry into force of the validation agreement with the EPO on 2025-04-01.

Filing Deadline:

Within three (3) months from the publication date of the grant of the European patent.

Power of Attorney:

A specific or general Power of Attorney (POA) is required and must be simply signed or sealed.

→ No notarization or legalization is required.

→ A scanned copy of the signed POA is sufficient.

Translation Requirements:

Claims: Must be submitted in both English and Laotian.

Description, Title, and Drawings: English is accepted.

Official Fees:

The official fee for publication and grant is USD 87.

Grace Period:

A three-month grace period is available for submitting the Laotian translation of the claims and for payment of the publication fee. However, a 100% surcharge applies to the publication fee if paid during this extended period.

Norway

EP Validations

Power of Attorney is no longer required for EP Validations in Norway with Bryn Aarflot

Pursuant to the agreement between Bryn Aarflot AS and the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO), no power of attorney is required when validating a European patent through Bryn Aarflot.

Please note, however, that if you choose to engage a different representative in Norway, submission of a power of attorney confirming the representative’s authority may still be necessary.

Portugal

EP Validations – Patent Annuities

Effective from 2025-07-01, the official fees for a European patent validation will slightly increase from EUR 61.51 to EUR 62.83 in case of e-filing and from EUR 123.02 to EUR 125.66 in case of paper filing.

Concerning the patent annuities, the new official fees are as follows:

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.

Armenia

Patent Annuities

Effective from 2025-04-01, the official fees for patent annuities are as follows:

Hungary

EP Validations – Patent Annuities

Effective from 2025-04-13, the official fees for a European patent validation will increase from 23 500 to 31 500 HUF, and the fees for the number of pages in excess of 5 will increase from 3 500 to 4 700 HUF per page.

Concerning the patent annuities, the new official fees are as follows:

Montenegro

EP Validations

Effective from 2025-03-27, in case the procedural language at the EPO is German or French, an English translation of the patent specification is now required for filing a European patent validation in Montenegro.

Saudi Arabia

Patent Annuities

Please be advised that the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has become strict in applying the Patent Law and its Executive Regulations stipulating that access to application details is strictly limited to the applicant, inventor, or their legally authorised agent, evidenced by a power of attorney. However, for applications filed prior to December 2023, the Saudi Intellectual Property Office permits annuity payments regardless of being filed by agent or not and also PoA presence. Conversely, for applications filed from December 2023 onwards, the SAIP mandates that the paying entity must be the designated agent of service, supported by a formally executed PoA.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

iPify Legal Team

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post has been provided to us by our local agents and is shared here in good faith for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, this information may not reflect the latest legal or procedural changes. It should not be considered as a definitive legal source or relied upon without further verification. For official and binding guidance, please consult the relevant national Patent Office or local agents.