We would like to share with you some recent updates to official fees concerning the services offered by iPify.
Vietnam
Patent Annuities
Effective from 2025-07-01, the official fees for patent annuities are as follows:
| Annuity Year | Currency | Patent (1st independent claim) | Patent (each further independent claim) | Utility Model (1st independent claim) | Utility Model (each further independent claim) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year after grant | VND | 350000 | 350000 | 350000 | 350000 |
| 2nd year after grant | VND | 750000 | 350000 | 750000 | 350000 |
| 3rd year after grant | VND | 950000 | 550000 | 950000 | 550000 |
| 4th year after grant | VND | 950000 | 550000 | 950000 | 550000 |
| 5th year after grant | VND | 1250000 | 850000 | 1250000 | 850000 |
| 6th year after grant | VND | 1250000 | 850000 | 1250000 | 850000 |
| 7th year after grant | VND | 1650000 | 1250000 | 1650000 | 1250000 |
| 8th year after grant | VND | 1650000 | 1250000 | 1650000 | 1250000 |
| 9th year after grant | VND | 2250000 | 1850000 | 2250000 | 1850000 |
| 10th year after grant | VND | 2250000 | 1850000 | 2250000 | 1850000 |
| 11th year after grant | VND | 2950000 | 2550000 | n/a | n/a |
| 12th year after grant | VND | 2950000 | 2550000 | n/a | n/a |
| 13th year after grant | VND | 2950000 | 2550000 | n/a | n/a |
| 14th year after grant | VND | 3750000 | 3350000 | n/a | n/a |
| 15th year after grant | VND | 3750000 | 3350000 | n/a | n/a |
| 16th year after grant | VND | 3750000 | 3350000 | n/a | n/a |
| 17th year after grant | VND | 4650000 | 4250000 | n/a | n/a |
| 18th year after grant | VND | 4650000 | 4250000 | n/a | n/a |
| 19th year after grant | VND | 4650000 | 4250000 | n/a | n/a |
| 20th year after grant | VND | 4650000 | 4250000 | n/a | n/a |
| Grace period surcharges | VND | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Discounts | VND | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Singapore
Patent Annuities
Effective from 2025-09-01, the official fees for patent annuities will be as follows:
| Annuity Year | Currency | Patent |
|---|---|---|
| 5th year after filing | SGD | 176 |
| 6th year after filing | SGD | 176 |
| 7th year after filing | SGD | 176 |
| 8th year after filing | SGD | 460 |
| 9th year after filing | SGD | 460 |
| 10th year after filing | SGD | 460 |
| 11th year after filing | SGD | 640 |
| 12th year after filing | SGD | 640 |
| 13th year after filing | SGD | 640 |
| 14th year after filing | SGD | 830 |
| 15th year after filing | SGD | 830 |
| 16th year after filing | SGD | 830 |
| 17th year after filing | SGD | 1010 |
| 18th year after filing | SGD | 1010 |
| 19th year after filing | SGD | 1010 |
| 20th year after filing | SGD | 1200 |
| Grace period surcharges | SGD | 50 for the 1st month in grace period, 100 per additional month in grace period |
| Discounts | SGD | 50% for license of right |
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.