Japan: Patent Annual Fee Guide
Procedure and Patent Renewal Fees at the Japanese Patent Office (JPO). An informational summary of the patent renewal rules in place for Japanese patents. Renewal Years Renewal fees are due on patents of any age that are granted at the Japanese Patent Office. Fees for the first to third years are due as a lump sum within 30 days of the decision to grant the patent. After than, fees are annual. Renewal Dates & Payment Windows There are…