European Patent Office Fee Increases beginning April 2026
Effective 1 April 2026, the European Patent Office (EPO) is increasing the official fees associated with filing European patent applications.
While most official fees are set to increase by about 4.5–5.5%, the filing fee, excess page fees, and opposition and appeal fees will stay the same.
The updated fees and their corresponding new amounts are outlined below.
EPO FEES
| Service | Current Fee | New Fee | Increase Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Fee | 1,520 | 1,595 | 4.9 |
| Examination Fee | 1,915 | 2,010 | 5 |
| Designation Fee | 685 | 720 | 5.1 |
| Grant Fee | 1,080 | 1,135 | 5.09 |
| Renewal Fee – Year 3 | 690 | 725 | 5.1 |
| Renewal Fee – Year 4 | 845 | 885 | 4.7 |
| Renewal Fee – Year 5 | 1000 | 1050 | 5 |
| Renewal Fee – Year 6 | 1,115 | 1,215 | 5.2 |
| Renewal Fee – Year 7 | 1310 | 1375 | 5 |
| Renewal Fee – Year 8 | 1,465 | 1,540 | 5.1 |
| Renewal Fee – Year 9 | 1620 | 1595 | 4.9 |
| Renewal Fee – Year 10+ | 1,775 | 2,010 | 5.1 |