How to renew your Patent or Design in South Africa?
South African 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 (ZAR) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (ZAR) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (ZAR) |
| 4th year | 130.00 | 10th year | 100.00 | 16th year | 164.00 |
| 5th year | 130.00 | 11th year | 120.00 | 17th year | 181.00 |
| 6th year | 130.00 | 12th year | 120.00 | 18th year | 181.00 |
| 7th year | 85.00 | 13th year | 145.00 | 19th year | 206.00 |
| 8th year | 85.00 | 14th year | 145.00 | 20th year | 206.00 |
| 9th year | 100.00 | 15th year | 164.00 |
- Renewal of a Patent must be done every year starting from the end of the 3rd year from the filing date for the duration of the patent. Renewal request to be filed on form P10.
- Renew every year on or before the expiration of the 3rd year from the filing date.
- If paid late (during the 6-month grace period), the renewal fee will be paid plus fine within 6 months after the due date. R90 must be paid for the 1st month plus R50 thereafter for each month or a part thereof (not exceeding five months) in addition to the renewal fee.
South African 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 (ZAR) | Patent Year | Official Annuity (ZAR) |
| 4th year | 120.00 | 10th year | 90.00 |
| 5th year | 120.00 | 11th year | 110.00 |
| 6th year | 120.00 | 12th year | 110.00 |
| 7th year | 77.00 | 13th year | 132.00 |
| 8th year | 77.00 | 14th year | 132.00 |
| 9th year | 90.00 | 15th year | 149.00 |
- An aesthetic design is valid for one period of 15 years and a functional design is valid for one period of 10 years.
- Payment of annual renewal fees starting from the end of the 3rd year from the date of filing.
- If paid late (during the 6-month grace period), R90 must be paid for the 1st month plus R50 thereafter for each month or a part thereof (not exceeding five months) in addition to the renewal fee.