United Kingdom to implement Higher Intellectual Property Fees in April 2026
Beginning April 1, 2026, the UK Intellectual Property Office will implement updated intellectual property fees, with average increases of approximately 25%. This marks the first fee adjustment since 2018 and […]
The Hidden Costs in Patent Prosecution:
The Financial Reality of Patent Prosecution Most IP teams budget for the obvious patent costs: filing fees, attorney drafting time, and maintenance fees. But experienced practitioners know that the gap […]
Trademark Portfolio Costs: From Filing to Renewal and Everything In Between
Trademarks are often treated as the quieter line item in an IP budget. Individual trademark costs are generally lower and more predictable than patents, but that predictability can create a […]
Moving Past Spreadsheet Guesswork: The Importance of IP Cost Forecasting
The IP Cost Management Challenge If you manage an intellectual property portfolio, you already know the costs add up fast. Filing fees, attorney hours, maintenance fees, prosecution costs, foreign associates […]
Upcoming Fee Changes for Bulgaria Trademark Designations
Bulgaria Fee Update 2026 Beginning April 26, 2026, revised individual fees will be implemented for international trademark registrations designating Bulgaria, including new applications, subsequent designations, and renewals. Application Fees The […]
February Feature Highlight – Improved PCT Forecasting with ISA Comparison
When generating a PCT application forecast, you can now select multiple ISAs, allowing you to compare forecasts across different International Search Authorities easily. On your PCT application forecast, after choosing your Receiving […]
February Feature Highlight – Faster Access to Saved Forecasts
You can now search for Saved Forecasts directly from the home screen. No need to navigate through the sidebar. This update reduces clicks and helps you instantly access previously saved […]
February Feature Highlight – Message Archive Now Available
The Message Archive stores all your important updates, fee changes, platform announcements, and system messages and organizes them for easy access. Find what you need, when you need it. To […]
February Feature Highlight – Publication Lookup Priority Date Double-Check
Public patent data in some cases, isn’t as reliable as one might expect. With this update, we aim to assist with automated multi-source verification. With Priority Date Double-Check verification, you […]
February Feature Highlight – Past Due Date Cost Filter
Here’s a simple feature with a big impact for this week’s highlight. Needing to forecast filings from an application with a priority or application date that’s in the past? Now, […]
