1 January 2025: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an international treaty that provides a unified procedure for filing patent applications in multiple countries. The PCT is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The PCT fees are set by the PCT Assembly, which is composed of all the member states of the PCT. The PCT Assembly met in October 2022 and agreed to update the PCT fees effective 1 January 2025.
The new PCT fees are as follows:
- International filing fee: CHF 1,340
- International search fee: CHF 3,480
- International preliminary examination fee: CHF 2,780
The new PCT fees represent an increase of approximately 5% over the current fees. The PCT Assembly agreed to the fee increase in order to cover the increasing costs of administering the PCT system.
The new PCT fees will apply to all international applications filed on or after 1 January 2025.
Additional information
The PCT is a valuable tool for businesses and inventors who want to protect their intellectual property in multiple countries. The PCT provides a streamlined and cost-effective way to file patent applications in multiple countries.
The PCT is used by businesses and inventors in all fields of technology. The PCT is particularly popular in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and electronics.
The PCT is a key part of the global intellectual property system. The PCT helps to promote innovation and creativity by providing a way for businesses and inventors to protect their intellectual property in multiple countries.
For more information on the PCT, please visit the WIPO website: www.wipo.int/pct/en/
1 January 2025: Update to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) fees
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