A Quiet Summer For IP Fee Updates
There has been quite a bit of treaty-related activity over the last couple of weeks, but it has been fairly quiet on the IP fee update front, other than a minor inflation adjustment for Japan. More time for the pool!
Treaty Updates
Treaty Updates
The Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement will enter into force, with respect to Montenegro, on October 10, 2024.
- The Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement will enter into force, with respect to the Slovak Republic, on October 9, 2024.
The Hague Agreement takes effect with respect to Saint Kitts and Navis, effective October 8th.
- Romania joins the Unitary Patent system on September 1.
PCT Fee Decrease For Japan
IP Fee Updates Effective Sept 1:
Annex D – International Searching Authority
Search fee (PCT Rule 16):
International Applications filed or translated into Japanese:
Will decrease from 907 EUR to 841 EUR (when paid in Euros)
International Applications filed in English:
Will decrease from 1,072 EUR to 994 EUR (when paid in Euros)
- Will decrease from 1,549 SGD to 1,454 SGD (when paid in Singapore Dollars)
