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Rules relating to Fees

Version and amounts as applicable from 1 April 2023

Fee amounts and codes

Interactive schedule of fees
Schedule of fees and expenses (Supplementary publication 2, OJ EPO 2023)
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Decisions and notices relating to fee changes

Fees for European patents are adjusted every two years (with effect from 1 April, even years)

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