Specific calculation method of patent payment late fee

After applying for a patent, the annual fee shall be paid in advance within one month before the expiration of the previous year. If the payment is not made within the specified time or the amount paid is insufficient, it can be paid back within 6 months from the date of expiration of the annual fee, and the corresponding amount of late fees can be paid at the same time. Specific calculation method of patent payment of late fees So what is the specific calculation method of patent payment of late fees? If the term of 1. exceeds 1 day to 1 month (including 1 whole month), only the annual fee is required, and no late payment fee is required; 2. If the overdue payment exceeds 1 month to 2 months (including 2 whole months), the amount of overdue payment shall be 5% of the full annual fee; 3. If the overdue period is more than 2 months to 3 months (including 3 whole months), the amount of overdue fine to be paid is10% of the total annual fee; 4. If the overdue period is more than 3 months to 4 months (including 4 whole months), the amount of overdue fine to be paid is 65438+ 05% of the annual fee; 5 overdue for more than 4 months to 5 months (including 5 whole months), the amount of overdue payment shall be 20% of the annual expenses; 6 overdue for more than 5 months to 6 months (including 6 whole months), the amount of overdue fine payable is 25% of the annual expenses. The specific calculation method of patent late payment fee is roughly the above content. If you want to know more, please call Bajie Intellectual Property Online Customer Service. Bajie Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Focus: the business direction of trademark, patent, copyright, domain name and other intellectual property rights. The main business covers conventional intellectual property rights, foreign-related intellectual property rights and intellectual property transactions. Internet plus's dark horse enterprises in intellectual property industry.