Renewal Service Pricing

Comprehensive IP Renewal Services for Patents, Trademarks and More

Intellectual property (IP) renewal is not optional — it is the critical process that keeps your patents, trademarks, copyrights and designs legally valid and commercially protected. Miss a renewal deadline and your IP rights lapse, leaving your innovations and brand identity exposed to competitors who can freely copy or use them. ipRenewal exists to make sure that never happens to you.

Why IP Renewal Deadlines Are Non-Negotiable

Every IP right has a fixed lifespan that can only be extended by paying renewal (also called maintenance or annuity) fees on time. The consequences of missing these deadlines are severe:

• Patents lapse — your invention becomes freely available to competitors to manufacture, sell and export
• Trademarks expire — your brand name and logo can be registered by a third party in your market
• Designs are cancelled — the visual appearance of your products loses protection
• Copyrights (where applicable) — registration lapses in jurisdictions requiring maintenance

Renewal timelines vary by IP type and jurisdiction. Patent annuities may fall due annually, trademarks renew every 10 years, and design rights vary by country. The complexity multiplies when you hold IP across multiple jurisdictions — Australia, the UK, the EU, the US, Singapore and beyond each have different authorities, fee schedules and grace periods.

The Four Types of IP We Renew

Patent Renewal (Annuity Fees)

Patents require annual maintenance fees — called annuities — paid to the relevant patent office to remain in force. Whether your patent is registered with IP Australia, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), the European Patent Office (EPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or any of 50+ national offices, ipRenewal tracks your deadlines and handles payment so your protection never lapses. Australian patents can be maintained for up to 20 years (or 25 years for pharmaceutical patents under extension); we manage the full lifecycle.

Trademark Renewal

Trademarks are renewed in 10-year cycles in most jurisdictions, but the filing window, fee structure and required evidence of use varies significantly. We manage trademark renewals across all major markets, including Australian trademarks (IP Australia), UK trade marks (UKIPO), EU trade marks (EUIPO) and international marks registered via the Madrid System (WIPO). Missed trademark renewals are particularly damaging because the mark can be filed by a competitor in the gap period.

Copyright Renewal and Registration

In most common law jurisdictions including Australia and the UK, copyright is automatic and does not require formal registration or renewal. However, some jurisdictions (including the United States) have specific registration benefits, and copyright in certain media may require active maintenance. Our team advises on your jurisdiction-specific requirements and handles any formal registration or renewal processes needed to maximise your protection.

Design Right Renewal

Registered designs protect the visual appearance of your products and require periodic renewal fees to remain in force. Australian registered designs can be maintained for up to 10 years; EU registered designs (Community Registered Designs via EUIPO) for up to 25 years in 5-year increments; UK registered designs similarly. We track every design right renewal across your portfolio.

How ipRenewal Saves You Up To 50%

Traditional IP law firm billing for renewal services typically includes high partner overhead, administrative markups and billing by the hour. ipRenewal operates as a specialist renewal service with a streamlined, technology-enabled process that cuts out the unnecessary costs while maintaining the same level of accuracy and compliance. Our savings come from volume efficiency, not from cutting corners on compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions About IP Renewal

What happens if I miss a renewal deadline?

Most IP offices provide a grace period (typically 6 months) during which you can pay the renewal fee with a late surcharge. After the grace period expires, your IP right lapses and may be irreversibly cancelled. In some cases, restoration is possible but involves a formal application, additional fees and no guarantee of success. Prevention is always far less costly than restoration.

Can ipRenewal handle renewals across multiple countries?

Yes. We manage IP renewals across 50+ jurisdictions including Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the European Union (via EUIPO), the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and all major patent offices. Our team tracks jurisdiction-specific deadlines and fee schedules so you do not need to.

How much does IP renewal cost?

The official renewal fee is set by each national IP office and varies by IP type, age of the right, and jurisdiction. Our service fee is charged on top of the official fee and is significantly below what traditional law firms charge. Contact us for a personalised quote based on your IP portfolio.

What information do I need to provide?

To manage your IP renewals we typically need: your IP registration number(s), the jurisdiction(s) your IP is registered in, the renewal due date(s) if known, and the registered owner details. Our team can often retrieve missing details directly from public IP office records.

Do you send renewal reminders?

Yes. Our renewal reminder service sends timely notifications well in advance of your due dates, giving you time to review, approve and proceed without the risk of last-minute oversight. Reminders are sent via email and can be configured for your preferred lead time.