URGENT: UKIPO Announces 25% Fee Increase Starting April 1, 2026 – Secure Current Rates Now
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has officially confirmed that it will implement an average fee increase of 25% across patents, trade marks, and registered designs, effective April 1, 2026.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has officially confirmed that it will implement an average fee increase of 25% across patents, trade marks, and registered designs, effective April 1, 2026.
This is the first major fee adjustment by the UKIPO in several years, driven by inflation and the need to invest in digital service improvements. For brand owners and IP professionals managing international portfolios, this presents an immediate impact on upcoming IP maintenance budgets.
The Window of Opportunity: Renew Early
The good news is that the UKIPO allows for early renewals, meaning you can lock in the current, lower rates if you act before the deadline:
- Trade Marks & Designs: Can be renewed up to 6 months in advance. Any renewals due up to September 30, 2026, can be paid now at the old fee rate.
- Patents: Can be renewed up to 3 months in advance. Renewals due in April and May 2026 can be processed now.
How F5IP Can Help
Navigating multi-jurisdictional renewals and handling complex fee reconciliations across different currencies (GBP, EUR, USD) can be an administrative burden. As the April 1st deadline is less than three weeks away, F5IP is ready to expedite your UK renewals with our core advantages:
- Save Up To 50%: We significantly reduce your non-official trademark and patent renewal costs, offering highly transparent and fair pricing without hidden fees.
- Fast Response: Our streamlined systems guarantee fast action, typically completing the renewal process within 2–3 business days.
Our platform ensures that your extensive lists of upcoming renewals are processed accurately, generating clear, consolidated invoices for your financial teams. Don’t let administrative delays cost your business unnecessary official fees.
Action Required:
Review your UK IP portfolios immediately. Submit your renewal instructions for any qualifying UK patents, trade marks, or designs to F5IP before March 25, 2026, to ensure we have ample time to clear the payments with the UKIPO before the price hike.
👉 Act Now: Submit your renewal instructions at https://f5ip.com/renew