This week, we only had a few patent fee updates, thanks to the PCT Applicant’s Guide.
Let’s check out what’s changing!
India Patent Fee Updates Effective from September 1
PCT Annex D – International Searching Authority
Search Fee –
- For companies paying in JPY:
- Increase from 16,000 JPY to 17,200 JPY
- For individuals paying in JPY
- Increase from 4,000 JPY to 4,300 JPY
Japan Updates Effective from September 1
PCT Annex D – International Searching Authority
Search Fee –
- International apps filed in Japanese and paid in EUR or KRW:
- Decrease from 975 EUR to 953 EUR
- Decrease from 1,434,000 KRW to 1,287,000 KRW
- International apps filed/translated into English and paid in EUR:
- Decrease from 1,195 EUR to 1,127 EUR
Libya PCT Fee Updates Effective from July 3
PCT Annex C – Receiving Office
Electronic Filing Fees Added:
- Request: Now 200 CHF
- Request, description, claims, abstract: Now 300 CHF
