Unitary patent : Fees still seem high

It is a very sensitive subject, so much so that it could bring crashing down the whole set-up for the future unitary patent. The level of annual renewal fees for the patent is a source of concern to stakeholders, who want it to remain affordable to safeguard the attractiveness of the future system. With large companies, SMEs and research institutes alike pressing for a level of fees similar to what they currently pay for protection in the three principal countries,…