From 1 April 2024, a new Rules relating to Fees will apply at the European Patent Office. The amount for a large number of fees will be increased.
The most important fees are listed below.
| Fee | current amount | new amount |
| Filing fee | 135 € | 135 € |
| Search fee | 1460 € | 1520 € |
| Designation fee | 660 € | 685 € |
| Examination fee | 1840 € | 1915 € |
| Fee for grant | 1040 € | 1080 € |
| Opposition fee | 880 € | 880 € |
| Appeal fee | 2015 € | 2015 € |
| Renewal fee for the 3rd year | 530 € | 690 € |
| Renewal fee for the 4th year | 660 € | 845 € |
| Renewal fee for the 5th year | 925 € | 1000 € |
| Renewal fee for the 6th year | 1 180 € | 1155 € |
| Renewal fee for the 7th year | 1305 € | 1310 € |
| Renewal fee for the 8th year | 1440 € | 1465 € |
| Renewal fee for the 9th year | 1570 € | 1620 € |
| Renewal fee for the 10th year and all subsequent years | 1775 € | 1775 € |