Portfolio Management Services

Why do I need to pay renewal fees?

In most jurisdictions, renewal fees (or annuities) must be paid in order to keep granted patent rights in force, although the exact formalities and timeframes can vary country by country.

Missing a renewal deadline can have severe consequences; potentially resulting in the loss of a right. For this reason, it’s generally advisable for companies with a portfolio of patent rights to employ the services of a specialist third-party to ensure that rights are renewed and maintained.

International Standards

Global Maintenance Requirements

Formalities for renewal fees differ across major jurisdictions.

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United Kingdom (UK)

Patentees are required to pay an official fee on grant, followed by a renewal fee every year to maintain the right.

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European Patent (EP)

Annuities are payable annually on pending applications to the EPO, and subsequently to various national patent offices post-grant.

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United States (US)

Renewal fees are payable at fixed intervals of 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years from the date of the patent grant.

Why audit your portfolio?

Without regular audits of an active patent portfolio it can be easy to lose sight of the rights and innovation it contains. An audit examines the strength of your rights and their current usefulness to your business.

Strategic Optimization

Auditing helps answer critical business questions:

● Are core patent rights and technology fully protected?
● Have rights been correctly maintained with title updates?
● Are you renewing rights for technology you no longer use?
● Could any of those rights be licensed or sold for profit?

KellysIP provides specialist third-party services to ensure your IP portfolio remains an active asset through precise maintenance and strategic regular audits.

For further information about our Portfolio Management services, please contact us or Email: info@kellys-ip.com

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Don't let valuable technology slip into the public domain due to administrative oversight. Our team ensures that your rights are not only renewed but also aligned with your current business goals.