EUROPE
February 09, 2026
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced an update to its official fees, which will come into effect on April 1, 2026. This is a significant measure that will directly impact the cost of prosecuting and maintaining European patents.The adjustment involves a general increase in several key fees, with increases ranging from 4.5% to 5.5% in most cases, while other fees will remain unchanged.This increase will affect, among other things, search, ...
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