Finland: Changes to Patent Fees Effective May 1, 2017
Andorra: The PTO Announced a 7% Increase in Official Fees for all IP Matters
April 13, 2017Japan: Accepts Trademarks Consisting Only of Colors
May 4, 2017The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment approved the Patent and Registration Office’s (PRH) proposal for changes to some of its fees effective May 1, 2017. Changes include:
Annual Fees: For years 1 to 3 no change. Decrease in years 4 and 5. Increase in fees from years 6 to 13 and no change for years 14 to 20.
Additionally, 15 patent claims can be included in the applications without any additional fee. The current number of claims is ten.