The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026.
Fees will increase by an average of 25%. For example, a patent search is going up from £150 to £200 and a trade mark application from £170 to £205.
The IPO has published guidance to help customers whose fees may be due around the time of the planned changes.
For further information please select the following link: Intellectual Property Office fees to increase from April 2026 - GOV.UK.
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