The cost of filing an EU design patent application varies depending on the country in which the application is filed. Generally speaking, the cost of an EU design patent application consists of two parts: the official fee and the ** fee.
First of all, the official fee is a fee that is charged by each country of application, and the exact amount varies from country to country. According to the official regulations of the European Patent Office (EPO)**, the official fee for an EU design patent application is a minimum of 1,300 and a maximum of 3,800. In addition, there are additional fees to be paid depending on the country of application and the number of applications. Therefore, in order to obtain an accurate EU design patent application fee, it is necessary to check the official** of each filing country or contact your local patent office for the most up-to-date and detailed fee information.
In addition to the official fee, there is also a ** fee. Fees are fees charged by patent institutions or attorneys for providing professional services to applicants. These ** institutions or lawyers will help the applicant through the entire process of applying for a patent application, including preparing application documents, filing applications, handling office actions, etc. The amount of the fee varies depending on the fee standard of the institution or lawyer, and is generally determined through negotiation based on the number of countries applying for the application, the complexity of the application, the experience of the institution and other factors.
In summary, the cost of filing an EU design patent application varies from country to country and consists of two parts: the official fee and the ** fee. In order to obtain accurate fee information, it is advisable to consult the official ** of each filing country or contact the local patent office and negotiate with the patent ** agency or attorney to determine the amount of the ** fee.