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UKIPO announces material fee increases for 2026
Subject to Parliamentary approval, the UKIPO has confirmed that it will implement significant fee increases across its range of services, effective from 1 April 2026.
The UKIPO has cited several key reasons for this increase, including inflationary pressures, sustainability and service quality.
The fee increases are in the region of 25% on average and apply to patents, trade marks and registered designs. Details of the new fees can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/intellectual-property-office-fees-to-increase-from-april-2026.
In light of these likely (and substantial) fee increases, rights holders are encouraged to actively consider their short-term filing, maintenance, recordal and opposition/cancellation strategies, in order to take full advantage of current UKIPO fee levels.
By Gavin Stenton, Partner, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, and Chair, MARQUES International Trade Mark Law and Practice Team
Posted by: Blog Administrator @ 09.04Tags: UKIPO, fees,
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