In more detail
To ensure that the fees continue to meet the evolving needs of the intellectual property ecosystem, promote innovation, encourage accurate submissions, and enable IPOS to operate sustainably, IPOS has reviewed its processes and updated the official fees payable for the following categories:
- Trade mark applications
- Patent Cooperation Treaty searches and preliminary examination
- Trade mark and patent renewals
- Patents excess claims
- Amendments to trade mark applications or registrations
- Amendments to registered design applications
- Applications for extensions of time
- Applications for grant of plant varieties protection
IPOS has also shifted the payment of the patents excess claim fee from the grant stage to the response to written opinion stage, and it lowered the threshold to encourage submission of concise claim sets.
Full details can be found on the IPOS website here.
Key takeaways
Businesses should review their current filing and renewal strategies to anticipate the cost implications of the fee updates, especially for those with patent portfolios that have extensive claims or who make frequent amendments. Early alignment with the new fee structure can help businesses manage budgets, avoid unnecessary surcharges, and ensure a smoother prosecution process. Businesses should also update their internal IP workflows and docketing systems to ensure more efficient IP management and achieve cost savings.
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