The following figures illustrate some price examples (in rounded figures) for selected typical routes for obtaining a European patent via the PCT system.

The following assumptions have been made: 

• The application has less than 30 pages, less than 10 claims, and contains no sequence listings
• The application is filed in paper form
• Designation fees at EPO are not included
• All applicable refunds in search fees are included.
• Certain fees at the EPO are charged in EURO. They have been converted into DKK, NOK and ISK in order to make it possible to establish total sums.

It should be noted that the presentation is only intended as a simplified overview. It is necessary to consult the detailed price lists and provisions on time limits etc in each individual case.

Price examples for: Danish applicants   |   Norwegian applicants   |   Icelandic applicants

NB: Price examples are applicable from 1st April 2010.

Price examples for Danish applicants:

Price examples for Norwegian applicants

Price examples for Icelandic applicants