UK IPO’s Official Fee Increase
Are you in the process of finalising your budget for the year ahead?
If so, it’s important to account for the significant increases in the UK IPO’s official fees, which will take effect on 1st April 2026.
The IPO has confirmed that fees for UK trade marks, designs and patents will rise by around 25%.
To put this into context:
– Trade mark fees have not increased since 1998
– Design fees since 2016
– Patent fees since 2018
In contrast, since 2016, inflation has risen by approximately 32%.
What to do before 1st April
For businesses considering UK filings for new trade mark, patent or design filings, bringing them forward could result in meaningful cost savings.
We highly recommend filing applications before 1st April 2026 to avoid the higher fee structure.
If you need any assistance, our team at IP Asset would be happy to help.