• UK Patent Annual Fee Payment Service
  • UK Patent Annual Fee Payment Service

UK Patent Annual Fee Payment Service

UK Patent Renewal Fee Amount = Official UK Patent Renewal Fee (GBP) + INIPA Service Fee of USD 30 (excluding VAT)
*Patent renewal fees consist of three parts: official patent renewal fee (specific fees vary depending on the intellectual property office's regulations; see the main text for a detailed list) + INIPA service fee of US$30 (excluding VAT) + local patent attorney's fee (Sometimes 0, Welcome to inquire).

*After paying the official patent renewal fee, your company will receive two documents within a certain period: a renewal certificate + a link to the website's updated status.
*INIPA is a global intellectual property service provider offering patent renewal services in intellectual property offices in over 100 countries and regions.

Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How are official patent renewal fees calculated in different countries?
A: Official patent renewal fees are fees paid by the government to the intellectual property office of each country, calculated according to the fee regulations of that country's intellectual property office (see the main text for details; the settlement amount is based on the exchange rate of the country/region's currency to the US dollar on the payment date).
2. What is the INIPA service fee?
A: INIPA's service fee is generally US$30 per patent (excluding 5% sales tax).
3. What are the local patent attorney's fees?
A: In major countries, "local patent attorney fees" are zero; INIPA will not charge your company this fee. Because some national and regional intellectual property offices require patent annuities to be paid by patent attorneys registered with that country's intellectual property office, we must pay local patent attorney fees.
The fees INIPA pays to local patent attorneys vary by country/region.
Please note: Global patent renewal fees are not limited to the original patent attorney; therefore, there is no need to change patent attorneys to pay patent annuities.
4. Which countries/regions have zero "local patent attorney fees"?
A: Currently, countries where fees are not paid through local patent attorneys include: the United States, China, Japan, Germany, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. These countries are also major patent application countries, accounting for more than 60% of global patent applications.

For more information or to "get local patent attorney fees," please click the "GET A QUOTE" button and leave a message.
$30.00
Patent Annual Fee Payment Service:
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  • UK Patent Annual Fee Payment Service

Description

UK Intellectual Property Renewal Fees

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UK Patent Renewal Fees (Starting from Year 5)

UK patents require annual renewal fees to remain in force, with a maximum protection period of 20 years. Renewal fees start from the 5th year and increase annually.

Patent Year Renewal Fee (£) Payment Deadline
Year 5 70 4th anniversary (first day of 5th year)
Year 6 90 5th anniversary
Year 7 110 6th anniversary
Year 8 130 7th anniversary
Year 9 150 8th anniversary
Year 10 170 9th anniversary
Year 11 190 10th anniversary
Year 12 220 11th anniversary
Year 13 260 12th anniversary
Year 14 300 13th anniversary
Year 15 350 14th anniversary
Year 16 400 15th anniversary
Year 17 450 16th anniversary
Year 18 500 17th anniversary
Year 19 550 18th anniversary
Year 20 600 19th anniversary

Total renewal fees for 20 years: Approximately £4,530

📌 Important Notes

1. The above fees are for online payment (standard rate). Paper filing or late payment will incur significantly higher fees (up to 150% of standard rate).

2. Payment deadlines are calculated from the patent's effective date (filing date), not the grant date.

📅 Sample Calculation

Example: For a patent filed on June 15, 2020:

  • Year 5 renewal fee (£70) is due by June 15, 2024
  • Year 6 renewal fee (£90) is due by June 15, 2025
  • Year 10 renewal fee (£170) is due by June 15, 2029
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UK Registered Design Renewal Fees (Starting from Year 5)

UK registered designs have a maximum protection period of 25 years, with renewal fees paid every 5 years instead of annually.

Protection Period Renewal Fee (£) Payment Window
First 5 years Included in initial registration No additional renewal needed
Years 6-10 70 Within 6 months before 5th anniversary
Years 11-15 90 Within 6 months before 10th anniversary
Years 16-20 110 Within 6 months before 15th anniversary
Years 21-25 130 Within 6 months before 20th anniversary

Total renewal fees for 25 years: 70 + 90 + 110 + 130 = £400

📌 Important Notes

1. As with patents, online payment is the standard rate.

2. Late payment is allowed within a 6-month grace period but incurs substantial late fees.

💡 Key Management Recommendations

1. Establish a monitoring system: Always base reminders on the UK filing date and initiate the reminder process at least 2-3 months before the deadline.

2. Use online payment: Utilize UKIPO's online payment system to ensure the lowest fees and clearest records.

3. Clear client communication: Clearly specify the exact amount and precise deadline in reports to avoid rights loss due to miscalculation.