How to charge the individual patent application fee, and how much is the patent application fee?

The amount and collection method of individual patent application fee shall be determined in accordance with the provisions promulgated by the Patent Office. Individuals need to pay the application fee, examination fee and annual patent fee after obtaining the patent certificate. Please consult the staff of the patent office for specific expenses.

legal ground

Article 42 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

The term of patent right for invention is 20 years, the term of patent right for utility model is 10 year, and the term of patent right for design is 15 year, all of which are counted from the date of application.

Article 43 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

The patentee shall pay the annual fee from the year when the patent right is granted.

Article 44 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

In any of the following circumstances, the patent right shall be terminated before the expiration of the time limit:

(a) failing to pay the annual fee in accordance with the provisions;

(2) The patentee waives his patent right in writing.

Where the patent right is terminated before the expiration of the time limit, it shall be registered and announced by the patent administration department of the State Council.