Einheitspatent Archive - Patentanwälte Weisse, Moltmann & Willems

Mar 3 2026

Costs of a German Patent Application – Official Fees Over the Full 20-Year Term

What does a German patent application at the DPMA cost – and which official patent fees accrue over the maximum term of 20 years from the filing date? This article explains the official DPMA fees (excluding attorney fees), including annual renewal fees from the 3rd to the 20th year of protection.

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The Path to a European Patent – Step by Step

A patent gives inventors the opportunity to protect their ideas legally and to make use of them commercially. But how does a European patent application actually work? At first glance, the process may seem complex – our overview will help to shed some light.