How to renew your Patent or Design in Switzerland?
Swiss 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 (CHF) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (CHF) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (CHF) |
| 4th year | 100.00 | 10th year | 260.00 | 16th year | 600.00 |
| 5th year | 120.00 | 11th year | 300.00 | 17th year | 680.00 |
| 6th year | 140.00 | 12th year | 340.00 | 18th year | 760.00 |
| 7th year | 160.00 | 13th year | 400.00 | 19th year | 860.00 |
| 8th year | 180.00 | 14th year | 460.00 | 20th year | 960.00 |
| 9th year | 220.00 | 15th year | 520.00 |
- Annual fees are scheduled to be due at the end of the application month each year. A grace period of 3 months is allowed after the due date, during which renewal can be done without a surcharge, offering a notable advantage over other countries.
- Payments are not permitted more than 2 months before the due date. For instance, if a patent was submitted on October 9, 2012, and granted on May 8, 2019, the due date for the annual fee would be October 31, with payment allowed without additional charges until January 31.
- The payment of annual fees is required starting from the 4th year after the filing date.
- Fees may be paid up to 6 months after the due date, but if payment is made beyond the initial 3 months, the annual fee plus a CHF 50 surcharge must be included.
Swiss Design 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 (CHF) |
| 6 - 10 year | 200.00 |
| 11 - 15 year | 200.00 |
| 16 - 20 year | 200.00 |
| 21 - 25 year | 200.00 |
| Each additional design in the same application | 100.00 |
- The renewal fees should be paid every 5 years within the last 6 months of each 5-year protection period. The due date for the annual fee payment will be the last day of the month in which the application date falls.
- Fees may be paid up to 6 months after the due date, but if payment is made beyond the initial 3 months, the annual fee plus a CHF 50 surcharge must be included.