How to renew your Patent or Design in Ireland?
Irish Patent Annuities
(The fees were last updated on October 27, 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) |
| 3rd year | 60.00 | 9th year | 194.00 | 15th year | 335.00 |
| 4th year | 90.00 | 10th year | 220.00 | 16th year | 356.00 |
| 5th year | 114.00 | 11th year | 242.00 | 17th year | 382.00 |
| 6th year | 134.00 | 12th year | 265.00 | 18th year | 408.00 |
| 7th year | 150.00 | 13th year | 285.00 | 19th year | 438.00 |
| 8th year | 176.00 | 14th year | 311.00 | 20th year | 468.00 |
- In Ireland, invention patents are protected for up to 20 years from the filing date. Annual fees are payable every year, commencing from the third year following the filing date.
- If a renewal fee is not paid by the due date, the applicant or owner may still pay it within a 6-month grace period.
| Month | Surcharge (EUR) | Month | Surcharge (EUR) | Month | Surcharge (EUR) |
| 1st month | 11.00 | 3th month | 11.00 | 5th month | 19.00 |
| 2nd month | 11.00 | 4th month | 19.00 | 6th month | 19.00 |
Irish Design Annuities
| Patent Year | Official Annuity (EUR) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (EUR) |
| 6-10 year | 50.00 | 16-20 year | 80.00 |
| 11-15 year | 70.00 | 21-25 year | 100.00 |
- In Ireland, an industrial design registration is valid for an initial term of 5 years from the filing date and may be renewed, upon payment of the renewal fee, for additional five-year periods up to a total of 25 years. Renewal fees are payable every five years, on or before the expiry of each 5-year term.
- If a renewal fee is not paid by the due date, the applicant or owner may still pay it within a 6-month grace period.