Different fees must be paid during the patent application process, and after a patent is granted. The amount of those fees is shown in the lists below.
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Annual fee adjustment:
- On , certain fees related to patent applications and patents increased by 4.4%, in accordance with the Service Fees Act
- On , certain fees related to patent applications and patents will increase by 2.7%, in accordance with the Service Fees Act
As a result, the amounts shown in the Tariff of Fees of the Patent Rules, made available to the public by the Department of Justice Canada, may not be up to date. However, the fee amounts shown on this page are up to d ate.
Please note that not all fees are subject to an annual adjustment. To view fee amounts that were in effect prior to 2025, consult our list of historical patent fees.
Fee adjustments – what fee do I pay?
For fees subject to an adjustment, the fee amount you must pay depends on the date which the fee is received by the CommissionerFootnote 1, not the date which the service was originally requested, nor the prescribed date to pay the fee.
How to determine what fee to pay
For all fees subject to an adjustment:
- If payment is received before January 1 of next year, you will need to pay the prescribed fee for the current year.
- If payment is received on or after January 1 of next year, you will need to pay the adjusted prescribed fee for next year.
For example, if, after you have filed a Canadian application and obtained a filing date, but have not paid the application fee and a notice was sent prior to January of the next year, the amount you should pay will depend on when you pay it. If, in response to the notice, you pay the full amount prior to January, then you must pay the prescribed amount for the current year. If you have paid on or after January 1 of the next year, then you must pay the adjusted prescribed fee for next year.
Similarly, the amount due for a maintenance fee depends on the date which your payment is received, not the prescribed date to pay the fee. This applies whether the fee is paid early, during the late fee period, or during the reinstatement period.
List of fees for patents
Below are the up-to-date fee amounts. All amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Note: all fee amounts for next year are subject to change.
Fee for applying for an extension of time
Fee for applying for an extension of time, in respect of each period of time referred to in the application for extension
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
Fees respecting applications
Application fee
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $234.90
- 2026 fee: $241.24
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $579.42
- 2026 fee: $595.06
Late fee
Late fee under subsection 27(7), subsection 27.1(2) or subsection 35(3) of the Patent Act
- 2025 fee: $150.00
- 2026 fee: $150.00
Maintenance fees
Fee for maintaining an application in effect
For the dates of each of the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the filing date of the application
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $58.68
- 2026 fee: $60.26
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $130.50
- 2026 fee: $134.02
For the dates of each of the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth anniversaries of the filing date of the application
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $104.40
- 2026 fee: $107.22
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
For the dates of each of the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th anniversaries of the filing date of the application
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $130.50
- 2026 fee: $134.02
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $362.27
- 2026 fee: $372.05
For the dates of each of the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th anniversaries of the filing date of the application
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $264.13
- 2026 fee: $271.26
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $651.46
- 2026 fee: $669.05
For the dates of the 20th and each subsequent anniversary of the filing date of the application
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $400.00
- 2026 fee: $410.80
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $1,000.00
- 2026 fee: $1,027.00
Request for examination fee
Fee for examination of an application for a patent
Basic Fee
If the application for a patent has been the subject of an international search by the Commissioner in the Commissioner's capacity as an International Search Authority
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $114.84
- 2026 fee: $117.94
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
In any other case:
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $469.80
- 2026 fee: $482.48
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $1,158.84
- 2026 fee: $1,190.13
Fee for each claim in excess of 20 that is included in the application
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $57.42
- 2026 fee: $58.97
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $114.84
- 2026 fee: $117.94
Advanced examination fee
Fee to advance an application for a patent out of its routine order
- 2025 fee: $724.54
- 2026 fee: $744.10
Fee for continued examination of an application
Fee for continued examination of an application
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $469.80
- 2026 fee: $482.48
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $1,158.84
- 2026 fee: $1,190.13
Final fee
Basic Fee
Small entity Fee
- 2025 fee: $176.44
- 2026 fee: $181.20
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $434.30
- 2026 fee: $446.03
For each page of specification and drawings, other than pages of a sequence listing submitted in electronic form, in excess of 100 pages
- 2025 fee: $8.35
- 2026 fee: $8.58
Fee for each claim in excess of 20 included in the application in respect of which the fee set out in paragraph 10(b) of the Patent Rules was not paid
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $57.42
- 2026 fee: $58.97
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $114.84
- 2026 fee: $117.94
Reinstatement fee
Fee for reinstatement of an application deemed to be abandoned, in respect of each failure to take action
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
Fees in respect of international applications
In respect of international applications during the international phase, some fees are payable to CIPO for its own benefit and some fees are collected by CIPO for the benefit of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Transmittal fee
Transmittal fee for the performance of the tasks referred to in Rule 14 of the Regulations under the PCT
- 2025 fee: $434.30
- 2026 fee: $446.03
International filing fee
International filing fee
International filing Fee Rule referred to in Rule 15.1 of the Regulations under the PCT
For the calculation of the fee (including the base fee, the additional fee for excess sheets and reductions for electronic filing), please refer to Annex C CA of the PCT Applicant's Guide.
Search fee
Search fee for the performance of the tasks referred to in Rule 16 of the Regulations under the PCT
- 2025 fee: $2,317.68
- 2026 fee: $2,380.26
Additional fee for search
Additional fee for conducting a search under Article 17(3)(a) of the Patent Cooperation Treaty, in respect of each invention other than the main invention
- 2025 fee: $2,317.68
- 2026 fee: $2,380.26
Fee for Late Payment of the International Filing Fee, the Transmittal fee, or the Search Fee
Fee for Late Payment of the International Filing Fee, the Transmittal fee, or the Search Fee
Fee for late payment of fees referred to in Rule 16bis.1 of the Regulations under the PCT.
For the calculation of the fee, please refer to Rule 16bis.2 of the Regulations under the PCT.
Preliminary examination fee
Preliminary examination fee for the performance of the tasks referred to in Rule 58 of the Regulations under the PCT
- 2025 fee: $1,158.84
- 2026 fee: $1,190.13
Handling Fee
Handling Fee
Handling fee referred to in Rule 57.1 of the Regulations Under the PCT
For the current fee, please refer to Annex E CA of the Applicant's Guide (PDF)
Additional fee for examination
Additional fee for an international preliminary examination under Article 34(3)(a) of the Patent Cooperation Treaty, in respect of each invention other than the main invention
- 2025 fee: $1,158.84
- 2026 fee: $1,190.13
Fee for Late Payment of the Handling Fee or the Preliminary Examination
Fee for Late Payment of the Handling Fee or the Preliminary Examination
Fee for late payment of fees referred to in Rule 58bis.1 of the Regulations under the PCT.
For the calculation of the fee, please refer to Rule 58bis.2 of the Regulations under the PCT.
Basic national fee
Fee for entering national phase in Canada
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $234.90
- 2026 fee: $241.24
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $579.42
- 2026 fee: $595.06
Fee for reinstatement of rights
Fee for requesting reinstatement of rights under subsection 154(3) of the Patent Rules
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
Late Fee
Additional fee for late payment under subsection 154(4) of the Patent Rules
- 2025 fee: $150.00
- 2026 fee: $150.00
Fees in respect of patents
Fee for requesting correction of an error
Fee for requesting the correction of an error under subsection 109(1) of the Patent Rules, for each patent referred to in the request for correction
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
Maintenance fees
Fee for maintaining the rights accorded by a patent in effect
For the dates of each of the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the filing date of the application on the basis of which the patent was granted
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $58.68
- 2026 fee: $60.26
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $130.50
- 2026 fee: $134.02
For the dates of each of the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth anniversaries of the filing date of the application on the basis of which the patent was granted
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $104.40
- 2026 fee: $107.22
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
For the dates of each of the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th anniversaries of the filing date of the application on the basis of which the patent was granted
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $130.50
- 2026 fee: $134.02
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $362.27
- 2026 fee: $372.05
For the dates of each of the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th anniversaries of the filing date of the application on the basis of which the patent was granted
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $264.13
- 2026 fee: $271.26
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $651.46
- 2026 fee: $669.05
Fee for maintaining in effect, under subsection 46.2(1) of the Patent Act, the rights accorded by a patent during an additional term.
For the dates of the 20th and each subsequent anniversary of the filing date of the application on the basis of which the patent was granted.
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $400.00
- 2026 fee: $410.80
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $1,000.00
- 2026 fee: $1,027.00
Fee for maintaining in effect the rights accorded by a patent granted on the basis of a category 1 application
For the dates of each of the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the day on which the patent was issued,
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $52.20
- 2026 fee: $53.61
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $130.50
- 2026 fee: $134.02
For the dates of each of the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth anniversaries of the day on which the patent was issued,
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $104.40
- 2026 fee: $107.22
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
For the dates of each of the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th anniversaries of the day on which the patent was issued,
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $130.50
- 2026 fee: $134.02
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $362.27
- 2026 fee: $372.05
For the dates of each of the 15th and 16th anniversaries of the day on which the patent was issued,
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $264.13
- 2026 fee: $271.26
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $651.46
- 2026 fee: $669.05
Late fee
Late fee under subsection 46(2) of the Patent Act
- 2025 fee: $150.00
- 2026 fee: $150.00
Late fee under subsection 46.2(2) of the Patent Act
- 2025 fee: $150.00
- 2026 fee: $150.00
Fee for requesting reversal of deemed expiry of a patent
Additional fee under subparagraph 46(5)(a)(iii) of the Patent Act
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
Additional fee under subsection 46.2(5)(a)(iii) of the Patent Act
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
Reissue fee
Fee for filing an application to reissue a patent
- 2025 fee: $2,317.68
- 2026 fee: $2,380.26
Disclaimer fee
Fee for making a disclaimer to a patent
- 2025 fee: $125.00
- 2026 fee: $125.00
Re-examination fee
Fee for re-examination of one or more claims of a patent
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $1,173.46
- 2026 fee: $1,205.14
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $2,897.10
- 2026 fee: $2,975.32
Fees in respect of an additional term Footnote 2
Fee to apply for additional term as required under paragraph 46.1(1)(c) of the Patent Act
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $1,000.00
- 2026 fee: $1,027.00
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $2,500.00
- 2026 fee: $2,567.50
Fee to apply for reconsideration of additional term as required under subsection 46.3(2) of the Patent Act
Small entity fee
- 2025 fee: $1,000.00
- 2026 fee: $1,027.00
Standard fee
- 2025 fee: $2,500.00
- 2026 fee: $2,567.50
Fee for presenting an application under section 65 or 127 of the Patent Act
For the first patent or certificate of supplementary protection to which the application relates
- 2025 fee: $3,620.59
- 2026 fee: $3,718.35
For each additional patent or certificate to which the application relates
- 2025 fee: $362.27
- 2026 fee: $372.05
Fee to advertise an application
Fee to advertise an application under section 65 or 127 of the Patent Act on the website of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office
- 2025 fee: $289.19
- 2026 fee: $297.00
Registration of a document
Fee for requesting the registration of a document relating to a patent or an application for a patent, for each patent or application for a patent to which the document relates.
- 2025 fee: $125.00
- 2026 fee: $125.00
Recording of a change of name
Fee for requesting the recording of a change of name, for each patent or application for a patent to which the change of name relates
- 2025 fee: $125.00
- 2026 fee: $125.00
Recording of a transfer
Fee for requesting that a transfer be recorded under section 49 of the Patent Act, for each patent or application for a patent to which the transfer relates
- 2025 fee: $125.00
- 2026 fee: $125.00
Fees in respect of information or copies
Fees for requesting a certified copy in paper
For each certification
- 2025 fee: $44.00
- 2026 fee: $44.00
For each page
- 2025 fee: $1.00
- 2026 fee: $1.00
Fees for requesting a certified copy in electronic form (service not available yet)
For each certification
- 2025 fee: $44.00
- 2026 fee: $44.00
For each patent or application to which the request relates
- 2025 fee: $13.00
- 2026 fee: $13.00
Fee for requesting a non-certified copy in paper form, for each page
If the person requesting makes the copy using Patent Office equipment
- 2025 fee: $1.00
- 2026 fee: $1.00
If the Patent Office makes the copy
- 2025 fee: $1.00
- 2026 fee: $1.00
Fees for requesting a non-certified copy in electronic form
For each request
- 2025 fee: $13.00
- 2026 fee: $13.00
For each patent or application for a patent to which the request relates
- 2025 fee: $13.00
- 2026 fee: $13.00
If the copy is requested on more than one physical medium, for each additional physical medium requested
- 2025 fee: $13.00
- 2026 fee: $13.00
Fee for requesting that the Patent Office provide information concerning the status of a patent or an application for a patent, for each patent or application for a patent
- 2025 fee: $19.00
- 2026 fee: $19.00