The renewal fees for a Euro-PCT application are due in respect of the third and each subsequent year, calculated from the date of filing of the Euro-PCT application as accorded by the receiving Office. If, according to Rule 51(1), the renewal fee for the third year fell due within the 31-month time limit for entry into the European phase, the due date is deferred and the fee may be paid without surcharge up to expiry of the 31-month time limit (see A‑X, 5.2.4).[Rule 159(1)(g); ]
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Date retrieved: 17 May 2021
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XR.159 EPC The European Patent Office as a designated or elected Office – Requirements for entry into the European phase