IPRHQ's IP Cost Estimator generates accurate cost estimates for trademark registrations, patent applications, and other IP procedures in more than 200 jurisdictions. Enter your target jurisdictions and classes, and receive a detailed cost report including official fees, professional fees, and translation costs, all updated monthly based on current official tariffs.
Beyond raw cost data, the tool supports strategic filing decisions: comparing EP validation versus Unitary Patent versus national filing routes for patents, assessing whether multi-class EUTM filings are more cost-effective than national registrations, and modelling renewal costs over a 10-year horizon. Estimates connect directly to filing workflows, eliminating the gap between budget approval and submission.
IP cost management is not about minimising expenditure; it is about maximising the protection value delivered per euro invested. The IP Cost Estimator provides the data foundation for strategic filing decisions that balance geographic coverage, legal strength, and budget constraints.
For trademarks, the tool models the cost difference between a direct EUIPO filing (covering all 27 EU member states), a BOIP filing (covering the Benelux), and Madrid System international registrations designating multiple countries. For most European businesses, the EUIPO route provides the best cost-per-country value, but businesses with a primarily Benelux focus may achieve adequate protection at lower cost through BOIP. The estimator presents these comparisons in a format that supports informed decision-making.
For patents, the comparison is between national filing routes, the European Patent (with national validation in selected countries), and the Unitary Patent (with automatic coverage across participating EU states). The cost implications are significant: a European patent validated in 10 countries generates 10 separate renewal fee streams; a Unitary Patent replaces all of them with a single EPO annuity. The estimator models these scenarios across the full patent term, showing the cumulative cost difference that compounds over 20 years.
For companies with growing IP portfolios, the Cost Estimator supports annual budget planning by projecting all upcoming filing, prosecution, and renewal costs across a defined time horizon. This forward-looking cost model enables IP costs to be planned as part of the annual budgeting cycle rather than managed reactively, and supports portfolio rationalisation decisions by identifying rights where the maintenance cost exceeds the commercial value.
Official fee estimates are updated monthly and are highly accurate. Professional fees are indicative based on standard complexity. For non-standard matters (such as complex oppositions, multi-lingual work, or regulated sectors) we provide a supplementary fixed-price quote tailored to the specific engagement.
A European Patent must be validated in each desired member state after grant, with separate national fees and, in some countries, translation requirements. A Unitary Patent provides automatic coverage in all participating EU states with a single validation step and no national fees, significantly reducing post-grant costs for broad European coverage. The estimator models both scenarios so you can make an informed choice at grant.
Yes. The estimator projects renewal costs across the full term of the right (10-year periods for trademarks, up to 20 years for patents), showing cumulative costs by jurisdiction and identifying where portfolio rationalisation could reduce costs without materially reducing protection. This is particularly valuable for patent portfolios where annual renewal fees escalate over time.
Once a cost estimate is approved, the filing can be initiated directly from the same platform. The jurisdiction selection, class specification, and cost parameters carry through to the filing workflow, eliminating manual re-entry and reducing the risk of discrepancies between what was budgeted and what is filed.
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