How to renew your EPO Patent?
EPO Patent Annuities
(The fees were last updated on October 22, 2025. The information is based on the local patent office's database.)
| Patent Year | Official Annuity (EUR) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (EUR) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (EUR) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (EUR) |
| 3rd year | 690.00 | 8th year | 1465.00 | 13th year | 1775.00 | 18th year | 1775.00 |
| 4th year | 845.00 | 9th year | 1620.00 | 14th year | 1775.00 | 19th year | 1775.00 |
| 5th year | 1000.00 | 10th year | 1775.00 | 15th year | 1775.00 | 20th year | 1775.00 |
| 6th year | 1155.00 | 11th year | 1775.00 | 16th year | 1775.00 | ||
| 7th year | 1310.00 | 12th year | 1775.00 | 17th year | 1775.00 |
- EPO invention patents are protected for up to 20 years from the filing date. Annual renewal fees must be paid each year, starting from the 3rd year after the filing date. The due date for payment is the last day of the month in which the filing date falls.
- If the annual fee is not paid by the due date, it may still be paid within a 6-month grace period, subject to an additional charge of 50% of the applicable annual fee.