The Administrative Council of the European Organization has decided to amend the Rules relating to its fees. It has been decided that as of 1st. of April 2012 the fees will increase between 5% to 10% and the new amounts will be binding in respect of payments made on or after this date.
Some of the most important fees are listed below.
European Patent Office Increases Fees
Filing fee (online): Increases from 105 EUR to 115 EUR
Search fee: Increases from 1105 EUR to 1165 EUR
Claims fee: Increases from 210 EUR to 225 EUR
Designation fee: Increases from 525 EUR to 555 EUR
Examination fee: Increases from 1480 EUR to 1555 EUR
Fee for grant: Increases from 830 EUR to 875 EUR
Renewal fee 3rd year: Increases from 420 EUR to 445 EUR
Renewal fee 4th year: Increases from 525 EUR to 555 EUR
Renewal fee 5th year: Increases from 735 EUR to 775 EUR
Renewal fee 6th year: Increases from 945 EUR to 995 EUR