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Apply for a patent, search and examination, and add inventors
Apply for a patent, search and examination. Add inventors to your patent.
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You should only use a form if you cannot apply online. Search and examination fees are not included in the application fee.
It’s quicker and cheaper to apply for a patent online: Â
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£75 if you pay at the time of filingÂ
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£95 if you pay laterÂ
If you use a form the application fee is:Â
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£120 if you pay at the time of filingÂ
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£150 if you pay laterÂ
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Published 1 April 2026