EPO Fees to Increase from 1 April 2026
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced an increase of its fees, effective from 1 April 2026. Many of the most common fees paid by applicants at the EPO will increase by approximately 5 percent, as shown in the following table.
| Official Fee | Current Amount | New Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing Fee (Online) | 135 Euros | 135 Euros | no change |
| European / Supplementary European Search Fee | 1,520 Euros | 1,595 Euros | +5% |
| Designation Fee | 685 Euros | 720 Euros | +5% |
| Examination Fee | 1,915 Euros | 2,010 Euros | +5% |
| Fee for Grant | 1,080 Euros | 1,135 Euros | +5% |
| Opposition Fee | 880 Euros | 880 Euros | no change |
| Fee for Appeal | 2,925 Euros | 2,925 Euros | no change |
| Fee for Additional Pages (for 36th and subsequent pages) | 17 Euros/page | 17 Euros/page | no change |
| Fee for Excess Claims (for 16th to 50th claims) | 275 Euros/claim | 290 Euros/claim | +5% |
| Renewal Fee - Year 3 | 690 Euros | 725 Euros | +5% |
| Renewal Fee - Year 4 | 845 Euros | 885 Euros | +5% |
| Renewal Fee - Year 5 | 1,000 Euros | 1,050 Euros | +5% |
| Renewal Fee - Year 6 | 1,155 Euros | 1,215 Euros | +5% |
| Renewal Fee - Year 7 | 1,310 Euros | 1,375 Euros | +5% |
| Renewal Fee - Year 8 | 1,465 Euros | 1,540 Euros | +5% |
| Renewal Fee - Year 9 | 1,620 Euros | 1,700 Euros | +5% |
| Renewal Fee - Years 10-20 (each) | 1,775 Euros | 1,865 Euros | +5% |
For some applications, the increased fee amounts may be avoided by paying any fees that are due before 1 April 2026. If you would like any advice on how this fee increase may affect your patent portfolio and how it may be mitigated, please contact us.