Renewals

In order for your IP right to continue to be valid, after it has been registered or granted, it is necessary to pay renewal fees at various intervals.

The timings of these renewal fees vary between territories and for the rights themselves.

Monitoring IP renewal dates

It is important to be aware of when your IP renewals are due. In many cases, once the IP right has lapsed through non-payment of fees, there is no way to reinstate the right and your protection is lost.

Our approach

Our in-house renewals team actively monitor the status of your IP rights and send reminders prior to the renewal dates. This means you won’t need to worry about monitoring the renewal schedules yourself. You can rely on all relevant reminders coming directly from our team, and avoid the numerous IP renewal scams that operate.

Flexible fee structure

We offer very competitive rates for our services, and are happy to consider discounts for large volumes of work. We do not make a charge for taking over representation of existing applications.

In-house renewals

All our annuities and maintenance fees are processed by our in-house team allowing us to keep close control over all aspects of the renewals process and minimise your costs. Our dedicated, experienced, in-house renewals and formalities team offer a personal and cost-effective service for all your IP annuities, docketing and renewal payment requirements.

Patent Renewals

UK Patent Renewals

Fees are payable annually for up to 20 years after being granted.

EU Patent Renewals

Once granted, renewal fees are payable to each designated country, according to the countries’ renewal schedule requirements.

US Patent Renewals

Fees are payable every four years for up to 20 years after being granted.

Trade Mark Renewals

UK Trade Mark Renewals

Fees are payable every 10 years for as long as you want or need to keep renewing.

EU Trade Mark Renewals

Fees are payable every 10 years for as long as you want or need to keep renewing.

US Registered Design Renewals

Fees are payable every 10 years in perpetuity. Every six years and 10 years you will need to file a declaration of use.

Registered Design Renewals

UK Registered Design Renewals

Fees are payable every five years for up to 25 years.

EU Registered Design Renewals

Fees are payable every five years for up to 25 years.

US Registered Design Renewals

No renewal payments required. The registration will expire after 14 years.

Sharon Jones, Formalities Manager

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Our Core Services


 

Patent Prosecution

Specialist patent application drafting and filing services across the UK, Europe and worldwide.

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Trade Mark Registration

Representing your interests to ensure that your trade marks are protected from infringement.

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Design Registration

Offering an easy and affordable way to get your designs registered in the UK and worldwide.

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IP Searches & Watching

Preventing the infringement of your competitor’s intellectual property rights.

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Renewals

Actively monitoring the status of your IP rights and managing renewal dates.

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IP Advice & Strategy

Working strategically to obtain and maintain the correct IP rights for your business.

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IP Portfolio Management

Monitoring and managing your IP protection to ensure it continues to be effective.

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IP Due Diligence

Identifying and assessing which IP rights are owned or licensed by a company.

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IP Oppositions

Aligning potential oppositions or appeals with your commercial aims and requirements.

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Patent Prosecution

Specialist patent application drafting and filing services across the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Trade Mark Registration

Representing your interests to ensure that your trade marks are protected from infringement.

Design Registration

Offering an easy and affordable way to get your designs registered in the UK and worldwide.

IP Searches & Watching

Preventing the infringement of your competitor’s intellectual property rights.

Renewals

Actively monitoring the status of your IP rights and managing renewal dates.

IP Advice & Strategy

Working strategically to obtain and maintain the correct IP rights for your business.

IP Portfolio Management

Monitoring and managing your IP protection to ensure it continues to be effective.

IP Due Diligence

Identifying and assessing which IP rights are owned or licensed by a company.

IP Oppositions

Aligning potential oppositions or appeals with your commercial aims and requirements.

Patents

Safeguard your innovations

Trade Marks

Preserve your brands

Registered Designs

Protect your designs

Copyright

Understand your rights