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Changes to patents fees on 6 April 2018

The IPO has today published guidance for business about the changes.

Changes to UK patents fees will come into force on 6 April 2018.

The IPO has today published a summary table and guidance for business so that businesses can familiarise themselves with the fee changes.

Our previous news article gives further information on the government’s policy development leading up to this change.

Published 8 January 2018