When do I need to pay the patent application fee?

If the application documents are submitted in person, the application fee can be paid on the spot after obtaining the notice of acceptance and the notice of payment of the application fee, or remitted by post office or bank.

If an application is submitted by mail, the application fee shall be paid after receiving the notice of acceptance and the notice of payment of the application fee. To pay the application fee, the corresponding application number shall be indicated, and the applicant shall pay the fee within two months from the date of application or within/0/5 days from the date of receiving the acceptance notice.