How much does it cost?

The normal amount we charge to process a UK patent application is GBP £200.

It is free to apply for grant of a patent

• GBP £30 (application fee) for a preliminary examination
  
  
• GBP £100 for a search
  
  
• GBP £70 for a substantive examination

How to pay

If you apply on-line, you can pay by credit or debit card, or by deduction from your deposit account with us.

If you apply by post, you can also pay by cheque or bank transfer, but you must also fill in and send us a Form FS2 fee sheet with your application.