The Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO) has recently approved a series of adjustments to the official fees for invention patents and industrial designs. The amendments were adopted at the Administrative Council meeting held on October 14-15, 2025, and will come into force on February 1, 2026. The new fees apply to all applications filed under the Eurasian patent system and to existing granted patents. The revisions pertain to two core documents governing the fees for invention patents and industrial designs, respectively.
Overview of Key Fee Adjustments
The updates cover the entire patent lifecycle, from filing and examination to grant, maintenance, and amendments. Below is a summary of the key fee changes effective from February 1, 2026.
1. Key Official Fees for Invention Patents
Fee Item | New Amount (RUB) | Remarks |
Filing Stage |
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Single Procedure Fee (Filing Fee) | 70,000 | includes search, publication, etc. |
Fee for Each Claim in Excess of Five | 7,000 / claim | 7,500 from the 21st claim; 8,000 from the 51st claim |
Restoration of Priority Right | 30,000 |
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Request for Early Publication | 2,500 |
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Substantive Examination |
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For a Single Invention | 70,000 |
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For a Group of Inventions (per additional independent claim) | 40,000 (2nd claim)
25,000 (subsequent claims) | Base fee is 70,000 |
Conversion of a Eurasian Application into National Applications | 15,000 |
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Grant and Publication |
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Fee for Grant and Publication of Patent | 45,000 |
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Surcharge for Excess Pages (>35 pages) | 500 / page | starting from the 36th page |
Amendments and Corrections |
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Amendment to Application (before completion of formal examination) | 10,000 / request |
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Amendment to Application (after completion of formal examination) | 20,000 / request |
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Correction of Patent Certificate | 10,000 |
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Introduction of a New Independent Claim | 40,000 / claim |
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Oppositions and Appeals |
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Filing an Opposition to an EAPO Decision | 50,000 |
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Filing an Opposition to the Grant of a Patent | 70,000 |
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Appeal (against decision on opposition to grant) | 90,000 |
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Reinstatement of Rights |
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Reinstatement of Rights for an Application or Patent | 70,000 |
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2. Key Official Fees for Industrial Designs
Fee Item | New Amount (RUB) | Remarks |
Filing Stage |
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Single Procedure Fee (for 1 design) | 40,000 |
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For Each Additional Design (2nd to 10th) | +20,000 / design |
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For Each Additional Design (from 11th) | +10,000 / design |
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Restoration of Priority Right | 30,000 |
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Registration and Grant |
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Fee for Registration, Publication & Grant (for 1 design) | 40,000 | Fee structure same as filing fee |
Surcharge for Late Payment of Grant Fee | 10,000 |
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Amendments and Corrections |
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Amendment to Application (before technical prep for publication) | 5,000 / request |
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Amendment to Patent | 5,000 / request | Free if correction is due to EAPO's error |
Change of Representative | 1,500 |
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Oppositions and Appeals |
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Opposition to a Refusal Decision | 25,000 |
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Appeal against Opposition Decision | 35,000 | Free for National IP Offices |
Filing an Invalidation Action | 35,000 | Free for National IP Offices |
Appeal against Invalidation Decision | 45,000 |
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Renewal (Maintenance) Fees |
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Renewal Fee (1st term) | 15,000 / design |
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Renewal Fee (2nd term) | 17,000 / design |
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Renewal Fee (3rd term) | 20,000 / design |
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Renewal Fee (4th term) | 25,000 / design |
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Surcharge for Late Payment of Renewal Fee | +50% |
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Transfer of Rights |
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Transfer of Application/Patent Right (by contract) | 15,000 / 20,000 |
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Registration of Pledge on Patent Right | 20,000 |
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Other Important Provisions
All official fees are established in Russian Rubles (RUB). However, payments to EAPO may be made in RUB, USD, EUR, or other currencies in which EAPO holds bank accounts. The exchange rate applied is the Central Bank of Russia's rate for the payment currency against the RUB on the payment date.
EAPO offers fee reductions for eligible applicants. Qualified entities (e.g., natural persons from Contracting States, state scientific/educational organizations) may benefit from reductions ranging from 10% to 90% on specified fees, depending on their category.
Regarding payment procedure, proof of payment (e.g., a certified bank payment order copy) must be submitted to EAPO within three months from the payment date indicated on the document. It must clearly identify the corresponding application/patent number and the specific fee paid. Overpaid fees or fees paid for actions not performed by EAPO may be refunded or credited against other fees/services upon request filed within three years from the payment date.
Source: https://www.eapo.org/eapv-news/izmeneniya-razmerov-nekotoryh-poshlin-eapo/
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