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IPO updates Patent Cooperation Treaty structure

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Published on: 03 January 2023
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LNB News 03/01/2023

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Issue Date: 03 January 2023

Published Date: 03 January 2023

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has released the changes to the Patent Cooperation Treaty structure from 1 January 2023. The changes include updated transmittal fees, international fees, reductions for e-filing, and fees for preparing a priority document. The search fee was added on 3 January 2022 and is £1,546.

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