Increase in EPO official fees as of April 1, 2026

The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced an increase of approximately 5% in most of its official fees as of April 1, 2026.

This includes search, examination, designation, claims, and grant fees, as well as renewal fees. It also includes the fees for further processing and for restitutio in integrum: https://www.epo.org/en/legal/official-journal/2026/01/a2

This increase will apply to all fees actually paid as of April 1, 2026, regardless of the original due date.

Regimbeau recommends that its clients anticipate payments whenever possible. As a reminder, renewal fees can be validly paid within three months prior to their due date.

Please do not hesitate to contact our teams. 

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