The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) are introducing the following temporary fee changes from 30 July 2020 to 31 March 2021 in relation to patents, trade marks and registered designs:
- fees for extensions of time will be zero
- there will be no surcharge for payment of a patent application fee after the date of filing
- fees to apply for reinstatement and restoration will be zero
- for patents and designs, there will be no surcharge for late payment of a renewal fee
- for trade marks, the surcharge for payment of a late renewal fee will be £1
For further information please visit the GOV.UK website.