The recent changes to IP Australia's fee structure
includes a new process for calculating excess claim fees. Further
to
our previous article on these changes, we outline below a
number of considerations and measures to assist applicants in
navigating these changes.
Fee changes for excess claim fees for Australian patent
applications came into effect on 1 October 2024. The procedure has
become more complex and costly, and there is an increased risk of
losing rights if timely action is not taken.
Excess claim fees for more than 20 claims will now be calculated
in two instances after examination is requested:
- At issuance of the first examiner's
report:
- excess claim fees are payable within one month from the date
the first report is issued.
