UK IPO - Increasing fees from 1 April 2026

The increase is set to apply to trade marks, registered designs, and patents, and the average increase will be around 25%. This is the first time since 1998 the UK IPO has increased its official fees for trade marks.

Example increases

UK trade mark online filing fee: £170 → £205
UK trade mark online filing fee for each additional class: £50 → £60
UK trade mark official fee for standard opposition: £200 → £300
UK design official filing fee (one design): £50 → £60
UK patent search fee: £150 → 200
UK combined search and examination fee: £310 → £405
UK patent renewal fees increasing around 30%; for example Renewal year 5 increase from £70 → £90, and renewal year 20 increases from £610 → £810

What actions do Keltie recommend?

Portfolio review: there are cost savings to be made if you renew rights prior to the price increases coming into effect – it is possible to renew six months before the deadline for designs and trade marks.
Think forward: if new filings are in the pipeline, consider bringing them forward in advance of the fee increases.
Forecasting: IP budgets will need to make adjusted to make allowance for these increases.

If you have any questions, or concerns, please reach out to your usual Keltie contact who will be happy to discuss this further with you.

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