Instant EP Renewal Fee Processing
For national and regional patents in Europe and the European Patent Convention
Try our two demos:
Enter Your EP Application Number:
How It Works
- 1
Enter Application Number
We calculate real-time legal status and tell you where and when renewal is possible.
- 2
Select Countries to Renew
We calculate your total, including office fees and our fees.
- 3
Pay Renewal Fees
Immediate checkout or payment link for paying later.
- 4
We Process Your Renewal
Licensed EP and national patent attorneys will process your renewal.
- 5
You Receive Confirmation
We send you the renewal fee confirmations.
Best-In-Class Features
- Live Patent Register Data:
Actual facts about your patent document.
- Countries, Fees, Due Dates:
Calculated according to the EPC and National Laws.
- One-Click Country Selection:
Select countries for renewal. Price updates immediately.
- Office Fees in Your Currency:
Based on current exchange rates. The original price is shown, too.
- Currency Selector Available:
Switch between USD, EUR, and GBP.
- Secure Payments:
Credit Card payments through secure Stripe checkout.
- Optional User Reference:
For your docketing convenience. Will show up in all communications.
- Instant Communication:
Email and User Dashboard.
- On the Shoulder of Giants:
EPO-licensed attorneys handle your payments.
- Encryption At Rest:
Our database entries are encrypted. Only you can see your queries.
Stay on Top of Your Renewals
Track your renewal fee payments with ease and stay informed every step of the way!
Demo Dashboard:
Your Pending Renewal Fee Purchases
Payment ID: pi_EASY1
Your Reference: DBX1
Total Amount: 806.19 USD
Application Number: EP19020591
Renewal Year: 7
Purchase Date: 12/31/2024, 10:52:14 AM
Selected countries:
Country: Unitary Patent
Office Fee: 656.19 USD
Service Fee: 150.00 USD
Total Fee: 806.19 USD
| Country | Office Fee | Service Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitary Patent | 656.19 USD | 150.00 USD | 806.19 USD |
Payment ID: pi_LUCKY7
Your Reference: VIP360XX
Total Amount: 2322.89 USD
Application Number: EP18161480
Renewal Year: 12
Purchase Date: 12/31/2024, 8:10:00 AM
Selected countries:
Country: Italy
Office Fee: 426.73 USD
Service Fee: 150.00 USD
Total Fee: 576.73 USD
Country: Germany
Office Fee: 707.75 USD
Service Fee: 150.00 USD
Total Fee: 857.75 USD
Country: United Kingdom
Office Fee: 276.17 USD
Service Fee: 150.00 USD
Total Fee: 426.17 USD
Country: France
Office Fee: 312.24 USD
Service Fee: 150.00 USD
Total Fee: 462.24 USD
| Country | Office Fee | Service Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 426.73 USD | 150.00 USD | 576.73 USD |
| Germany | 707.75 USD | 150.00 USD | 857.75 USD |
| United Kingdom | 276.17 USD | 150.00 USD | 426.17 USD |
| France | 312.24 USD | 150.00 USD | 462.24 USD |
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Frequently asked questions
To some extent, yes. We collaborate with licensed European Patent Attorneys to assess whether the renewal fee payment is legally required, accurate, and complete. Payments are not processed without review. If we identify that the payment is unnecessary, incomplete, requires adjustments to office fees, or has additional requirements, we will notify you.
However, our services do not include legal advice. For full assurance, we recommend consulting your patent attorney to confirm the payment's necessity, accuracy, and compliance.
If we find that the payment is not required, incomplete, needs office fee adjustments, or needs additional requirements, we will inform you.
If the payment is not required, we will not process the payment and refund the full amount minus a 10% processing fee. If the payment is incomplete, we will inform you of the missing information and provide you with the opportunity to complete the payment.
No. Hiring us for paying your renewal fees does not mean that we will become your representative. Your current representative will remain the same.
We will only be responsible for paying the renewal fees on your behalf.
No. We do not charge any additional fees for currency conversion or payment processing. All fees are included in the total amount you see.
We typically require a minimum of 5 business days to process your payment. If you are running late, please contact us immediately. Keep in mind that some patent offices may take longer to process payments, so we strongly recommend submitting your payment as early as possible. Please note that we cannot guarantee the processing times of patent offices.
For urgent cases, we are happy to assist—just reach out to us right away.
All patent offices have a grace period for late payments. However, late payments are subject to additional fees. There will also be a service surcharge for late payments, which will be added to the total amount.
The patent office responsible for receiving renewal fees can change during the lifetime of a patent. While we rely on official sources for our data, there is a chance that the information we provide may be outdated. We recommend verifying with your attorney to ensure that the patent office we identified is correct.
Yes, they are the same. The terms "renewal fee," "maintenance fee," and "annuity" are used interchangeably to describe the periodic payments required to keep a patent in force.
By default, we will remind you about the renewal fee for the next year. If you wish to opt-out of this service, you can do so in your dashboard or by contacting us.
Yes. You can track your payments in your dashboard. We will also send you a confirmation email once your payment has been processed.
You can expect the following updates:
- Payment received (Email from us + dashboard)
- Payment sent to the patent office (Email from us + dashboard)
- Payment confirmation from the patent office if available. (Email from us + dashboard)
That strongly depends on the patent office and the register you are looking at. While some patent offices update their records within a few business days, some patent offices take up to 60 days to update their records. (e.g., Italy). Please note that we cannot guarantee the processing times of patent offices. If you have any concerns, please reach out to us.