How to renew your Patent, Short-term Patent or Design in Moldova?
Moldovan Patent Annuities
(The fees were last updated on October 28, 2025. The information is based on the local patent office's database.)
| Patent Year | Official Annuity (EUR) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (EUR) |
| 1st year | 100.00 | 11th year | 500.00 |
| 2nd year | 100.00 | 12th year | 500.00 |
| 3rd year | 100.00 | 13th year | 500.00 |
| 4th year | 100.00 | 14th year | 500.00 |
| 5th year | 100.00 | 15th year | 500.00 |
| 6th year | 300.00 | 16th year | 700.00 |
| 7th year | 300.00 | 17th year | 700.00 |
| 8th year | 300.00 | 18th year | 700.00 |
| 9th year | 300.00 | 19th year | 700.00 |
| 10th year | 300.00 | 20th year | 700.00 |
- In Moldova, invention patents are protected for up to 20 years from 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.
Moldovan Short-term Annuities
| Patent Year | Official Annuity (EUR) |
| 1-6 year | 100.00 |
Moldovan Design Annuities
| Patent Year | Official Annuity (EUR) |
| 6-10 year | 100.00 |
| 11-15 year | 100.00 |
| 15-20 year | 100.00 |
| 21-25 year | 100.00 |
- Design registration certificate renewal for a 5-year term, with a fee of 10.00 EUR per additional design beyond the first in cases of multiple storage.
- 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.