Patent Renewal Fees by Country
A practical view of renewal (annuity) costs across major jurisdictions— curated by KA Global IP’s portfolio team. Compare timelines, grace periods, and late fees. For live quotes and consolidated invoicing, talk to us.
Australia
Annual renewals starting from year 5
Austria
Renewal (annuity) overview
Canada
Renewal (annuity) overview
China
Renewal (annuity) overview
Denmark
Renewal (annuity) overview
Europe (EPO)
Centralized EP annuity filing system
Finland
Renewal (annuity) overview
France
Renewal (annuity) overview
Germany
Renewal (annuity) overview
India
Renewal (annuity) overview
Jurisdiction Notes & Practical Tips
Rules shift, fees update, and exchange rates move. These quick notes help you anticipate timing, surcharges, and strategic choices (e.g., EP validation vs. national).
- Maintenance due at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years from grant.
- Small and Micro Entity reductions may apply if eligibility criteria are met.
- 6-month grace available with surcharge; petition options for unintentional delay.
- Annual renewals through year 20.
- Grace up to 6 months with surcharge; restoration possible with additional evidence.
- Timely annuities help avoid lapses and costly restorations.
- During EP pending stage: annuities payable to EPO from year 3.
- Post-grant: renewals shift to each validated national office.
- Strategy: compare national term costs vs. portfolio value before broad validation.
Renewals without the guesswork
KA Global IP consolidates global annuities into a single schedule, currency, and invoice—while ensuring compliance with local rules. Get a tailored cost forecast and a risk-free calendar.
- Single dashboard for 90+ jurisdictions
- Entity-based fee optimization (Small/Micro where available)
- Automated reminders, grace tracking, restoration workflows
Renewals — FAQs
Quick answers to the most common renewal questions. Need specifics for a jurisdiction? We’ll verify current schedules before any instruction.
They’re indicative for planning. Official fees change; local counsel, translations, excess claims/pages, and surcharges may apply. We confirm current rates before any instruction.
Yes, wherever the jurisdiction provides such categories and you qualify, we apply the correct schedule and documentation.
Yes. We consolidate into a single currency and invoice with a country-wise breakdown, while tracking FX movements.
Many offices allow a grace window with surcharges; some require petitions or restoration. We monitor and escalate proactively.
Yes. We offer API feeds and custom exports to connect with your docketing or finance stack.