UKIPO Patent Fees Increase Kicks in

2018/04/09

Increases in patent fees at the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have come into force today, as the office seeks to maintain “high quality, efficient services” for its customers. Patent applications will now cost £60 ($84), an increase from £20, while the search fee has increased from £130 to £150.According to the IPO, the increase in fees will help maintain its services, ensure that the office maintains a competitive fee structure and improve cost recovery for the services it provides.

Source: WIPR