Having kept its fees unchanged for many years, the UKIPO now considers an increase in patent, trademark and design fees necessary due to inflationary pressures, sustainability and the need to maintain service quality. In fact, trademark fees have remained unchanged since 1998.
What does this mean for you?
For rights holders, this means it may be worth reviewing your IP strategy now, to assess whether there are matters that should be considered and, where appropriate, addressed before the new fees take effect.
This is especially relevant for those considering:
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new filings
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renewal of existing rights
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recordals/ownership changes
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opposition or cancellation actions
Early planning could help you take advantage of the current fee levels before the increases take effect.
Håmsø is ready to assist
Håmsø is ready to assist if you are considering filing or renewing IP rights in the UK ahead of the fee changes. Please contact us if you would like advice tailored to your IP portfolio.
You can read more about the fee changes on the UKIPO’s website: Intellectual Property Office fees to increase from April 2026 – GOV.UK