Egypt: New Patent Late Examination Fee and Increased Official Charges

The Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) has recently enacted two significant legal instruments - Decree No. 26 of 2025 and Decision No. 34 of 2025 - which introduce substantial modifications to the country’s patent fee structure and procedural timelines.

Under Decree No. 26, published in Official Gazette No. 132 on 17 June 2025 and effective as of 18 June 2025, the official examination fee for patent applications has doubled, increasing from EGP 25,000 to EGP 50,000 (approximately USD 1,060).

Additionally, the time limit for paying examination and expert fees has been reduced. Applicants are now required to complete payment within three months from the notification date, instead of the previous six-month period calculated from the filing date.

Complementing these changes, Decision No. 34 of 2025 introduces a late examination request fee of EGP 25,000 (approximately USD 503). This fee applies when examination is requested after the initial three-month statutory window from the national filing date of the patent application. 

If the three-month deadline is missed, the application will be suspended until the outstanding fees are duly paid.

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