Patent fees in Russia will undergo changes starting from October 5, 2024

Starting October 5, 2024, significant changes will take effect in Russia’s patent fee structure, following Resolution No. 1278 of September 27, 2024 by the Government of the Russian Federation.

The key updates include:

— general official fee increase across various services associated with IP matters by an average of 20%;

— rise in official patent term extension fees for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and agrochemicals to 100,000 RUB ($1,110);

— removal of the 30% discount for electronic filings;

— introduction of a one time 5-year payment system for patent maintenance, replacing previously used annual payments.

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