How does patent renewal work In Croatia?

Renewal fees are payable to the State Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Croatia in respect of national patent applications.

Whereas for a pending European patent application an applicant must pay a single maintenance fee at the EPO, after grant, during the term of the European patent, maintenance fees are payable to the national patent office, where the patent has been validated and is sought to be kept in force.

What is the deadline for renew a patent in Croatia?

The annual fees are due each year on the anniversary of date of filing.

For example if the application for the patent was submitted on October 9, 2012 and granted on May 8, 2019. The due date for the payment of the annual fee is October 9.

The annual fees may also be paid up to a maximum of six months after the due date. Payments made after the due date must include the annual fee plus a 100% surcharge.

The annual payment of maintenance costs is paid for the first time for the third year of maintenance. The annuity payment is applicable before grant as well.

What is the Patent renewal fee in Croatia?

1st year: No fee

2nd year: No fee

3rd year: EUR 34,51 official fee

4th year: EUR 42,47 official fee

5th year: EUR 58,40 official fee

6th year: EUR 74,32 official fee

7th year: EUR 84,94 official fee

8th year: EUR 108,83 official fee

9th year: EUR 124,76 official fee

10th year: EUR 159,27 official fee

11th year: EUR 199,08 official fee

12th year: EUR 238,90 official fee

13th year: EUR 278,72 official fee

14th year: EUR 278,72 official fee

15th year: EUR 345,08 official fee

16th year: EUR 398,17 official fee

17th year: EUR 464,53 official fee

18th year: EUR 610,52 official fee

19th year: EUR 769,79 official fee

20th year: EUR 915,79 official fee

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