We would like to share some recent updates to official fees concerning the services offered by iPify.
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:
| Official fees | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | EUR | 40.90 |
| Publication fee | EUR | 23.01 |
| Additional fee for pages above 10 | EUR | 5.11 |
Concerning the patent annuities, the new official fees are as follows:
| Annuity Year | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd year after filing | EUR | 20.45 |
| 4th year after filing | EUR | 20.45 |
| 5th year after filing | EUR | 71.58 |
| 6th year after filing | EUR | 92.03 |
| 7th year after filing | EUR | 112.48 |
| 8th year after filing | EUR | 138.05 |
| 9th year after filing | EUR | 194.29 |
| 10th year after filing | EUR | 255.65 |
| 11th year after filing | EUR | 306.78 |
| 12th year after filing | EUR | 357.90 |
| 13th year after filing | EUR | 409.03 |
| 14th year after filing | EUR | 460.16 |
| 15th year after filing | EUR | 511.29 |
| 16th year after filing | EUR | 562.42 |
| 17th year after filing | EUR | 613.55 |
| 18th year after filing | EUR | 664.68 |
| 19th year after filing | EUR | 766.94 |
| 20th year after filing | EUR | 869.20 |
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