EPO Fee Increases Effective 1 April 2026
From 1 April 2026, the European Patent Office (EPO) will introduce broad fee increases across procedural patent filing fees.
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A trade mark is for life, not just for Christmas - Why SMEs and startups must enforce their brands from day one
A trade mark is intangible, but it is often a business’s most valuable asset. Its value is not fixed. It depends on how well it is managed, used, and enforced.
UKIPO Official Fees to Rise from 1 April 2026
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has confirmed increases to official fees for patents, trade marks, and designs, effective from 1 April 2026.
Emotional Perception AI Limited (EPAI) v Comptroller General of Patents
21 July 2025 marked the start of the hearing of Emotional Perception AI Limited (EPAI) v Comptroller General of Patents at The Supreme Court, the outcome of which is expected imminently. In anticipation of this important decision, we briefly recap what this dispute relates to and how we got here.
Nice Classification Changes Take Effect in 2026
On 1 January 2026, the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification – the international system used to categorise goods and services for the purpose of trade mark registration - came into force. Find out more here.
Wynne-Jones IP Partner with Worcestershire's 2026 TechFest
We are thrilled to announce our role as Official Partners for Worcestershire TechFest 2026.
IPO Fees to Increase from 1 April 2026: What It Means for Your IP Strategy
On 5 November 2025, the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) announced that its official fees for patents, trade marks, and designs will increase from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. The increases represent a significant shift in the cost base of the UK IP regime for rights holders. For businesses and advisers operating in the IP space, proactive planning will be essential to manage the impact.
Wynne-Jones IP attorneys enjoy innovation and R&D at Bristol Technology Festival
Last week, Trade Mark Attorney Anastasia Osipovich and Patent Attorney Nick Davies attended the Bristol Technology Festival, celebrating the city’s thriving technology and innovation.
New Patent Analytics Service supports the innovation of UK businesses
UK businesses looking to maximise and future-proof the commercial success of their innovations can now get an in-depth picture of the market, competitors, opportunities and risks thanks to the new service launched by Wynne-Jones IP.
EPO Fee Changes
On 01 April 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) implemented fee changes on the procedural fees relating to patent filings based on the nature of the Applicant. What this means is, rather positively, very “small” businesses / organisations, or individuals, referred to by the EPO as “micro-entities”, are entitled to a reduction in EPO fees (in relation to both direct European patent applications and Euro-PCT applications entering the European phase).
