How much does a patent cost in Ireland?

A patent is a right usually given to any new product or a process that gives a new way of accomplishing a task. Patents are amongst the most popular and widely used intellectual property rights. It becomes a necessity to get your creation patented on time; otherwise, someone would claim it as their own and may claim ownership over it. Patents are granted for a specific period of time. The registration process you need to follow while getting your creation patented can be long and consume more time if documentation is not complete or any objection is being raised. To make it easy and result oriented, make sure you hire an experienced patent attorney having knowledge about the registration process and documentation required.

What is the cost of the Patent in Ireland?

While planning to get your creation patented, you need to consider various factors. Cost is the most important factor to consider. The cost of getting a patent in Ireland depends upon the duration for which you want a patent for your creation. The Patent can be taken for short term and long term duration. The fee payment proof is necessary to be attached with your patent application.

1. Short term patent

Short term duration patents are generally granted for a period of 10 years or less. The cost of getting a short term patent is €60.00. This cost may vary as per the nature of the creation or if any special patent clause is added to the patent application. You may have to incur an additional cost if any specific documentation needs to be added by the owner of the creation.

1. Long term patents

The duration of long term patents is generally 20 years, and it is the maximum time for which creation can be patented. The charges you need to pay for a long term patent is almost similar or slightly higher than the short term patent. After completing 20 years, you will have to re-register your Patent by paying some prescribed fee.

Summing Up

Understanding the fee structure of patent registration can be complex, and it would be better to hire an experienced patent attorney who could guide you better during the process.

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