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Patent Annuity Fee Comparison

Compare patent annuity fees across multiple jurisdictions — official fees, service fees, and estimated totals.

Data based on OpenPTO's reference database; key jurisdictions include latest official fee verification. Formal quotes require confirmation of country, patent type, term and entity type.

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What this tool helps you see

  • ✓ Compare 2–5 countries side by side to see who costs more
  • ✓ Official fees, service fees, and estimated totals by jurisdiction
  • ✓ This year's payments and future fee pressure by jurisdiction
  • ✓ Which jurisdictions have official-verified vs. base estimate data
  • ✓ Generate a clean screenshot to share with clients

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⚠ Some selected jurisdictions have entity-type-dependent official fees. Please confirm entity type below before generating results.

Applies to countries with entity-type distinctions (e.g. US)

Data Notes & Usage

Data Sources

Data is based on OpenPTO's internal fee reference database, with key jurisdictions cross-checked against official sources. US (USPTO), Europe (EPO), and China (CNIPA) have been manually verified.

Display Scope

Brackets enable quick fee pressure comparison. US maintenance fees are paid as lump sums (3.5/7.5/11.5 years post-grant); bracket display is for comparison convenience only.

Currency Conversion

Original currency reflects official IP office charges. CNY equivalents are reference conversions. Rates used (approx. April 2026): USD≈7.20, EUR≈7.80, JPY 100≈4.90, KRW 1,000≈5.20, GBP≈9.20, AUD≈4.60.

Formal Quote

Final managed payment pricing requires confirmation of country, patent type, specific year(s), entity type, and current official fee schedule. Service fees are reference estimates; actual fees confirmed per engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brackets make it easier to compare fee pressure across jurisdictions at a glance. For exact year amounts, expand the Year-by-Year Detail section or switch to Year-by-Year display mode.
No. The estimated total is a reference range. A formal quote requires confirmation of patent type, specific year, entity type, and current official fee schedules.
Official fee: statutory fee charged by the IP office. Service fee: OpenPTO's charge for processing the payment. Formal quotes confirmed per engagement letter.
Yes, but with a lag. Each row shows an 'Updated At' date and status badge. 'Official-Verified' rows have been independently confirmed; others may not reflect the latest changes.
The tool supports up to 10 countries simultaneously. For bulk multi-country comparison, contact OpenPTO for a customized quote layout.
Yes. Click 'Generate Screenshot Version' to switch to a clean, white-background results view — larger text, no navigation, ready to screenshot.
Two ways: (1) Switch Display Mode to 'Year-by-Year' in the query panel; (2) Expand the per-country panels in the Year-by-Year Detail section below the comparison table.
Yes. The data structure already supports trademark renewal data. Trademark fees for key jurisdictions will be added in future updates.

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Patent Annuity Fee Comparison — OpenPTO
This table is prepared by OpenPTO based on current public information and internal pricing guidelines for fee comparison reference only. Formal managed payment pricing requires confirmation of patent type, term, entity type and current official fee schedules.
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