File a UK Patent — UKIPO Patents & Registered Designs
UK national patent filings with one of the world's most cost-effective examination fees, prosecuted by Chartered Patent Attorneys (CIPA). Fixed two-step pricing with optional GB1 priority anchor.
- Among the lowest official fees in any major jurisdiction (~£310 to grant)
- GB1 first filing as a low-cost £60 priority anchor
- Two-step engagement — validate before drafting
- Independent enforcement venue post-Brexit (Patents Court / IPEC)
Step One — Strategy & Search
Start with a fixed-fee engagement to validate patentability before committing to full drafting.
- UKIPO patentability search and clearance assessment
- Strategy: UK national vs EPO route vs GB1 priority anchor
- Compliance-period plan and combined search & exam scheduling
- Step Two ($2,800) only if you proceed to drafting
"UKIPO is one of the cheapest substantive examinations in the world — clients targeting only the UK should always file nationally rather than going through the EPO."
GTC Patents Team
Senior patent counsel · UK
Why File Your UK Patent with Us?
Senior IP professionals, fixed pricing, and operational discipline — built for inventors, startups, and growth-stage companies.
Chartered Patent Attorneys (CIPA)
UK patent applications are coordinated by CIPA-registered Chartered Patent Attorneys. We handle the engagement end-to-end — no separate UK counsel needed.
Fixed Two-Step Pricing
Step One ($699) for clearance, strategy, and routing recommendation. Step Two ($2,800) for full UK specification, claims, drawings, and UKIPO filing.
Lowest Government Fees in the OECD
UKIPO official fees are roughly £310 from filing to grant — a fraction of EPO, USPTO, or JPO fees. Excellent value for single-country UK protection.
UK ↔ EPO Routing Strategy
We model the breakeven point: UK national if UK is your only European target, EPO + UK validation if you need multiple European countries. Decision is made at Step One.
Dedicated Case Management
Compliance-period deadline (4.5 years from filing) and renewal fees from year 5 are docketed and surfaced in your client dashboard.
"Patents are 20-year commercial assets, not paperwork. Our job is to draft claims broad enough to be valuable and tight enough to survive — and to give you the budget visibility to plan your portfolio properly."
GTC Patents Team
Senior patent counsel · UK
UK Patent Pricing — Two-step engagement
Same simple model we use in every country. Validate patentability before committing to full drafting.
Strategy & Search
- UKIPO patentability search and clearance assessment
- Strategy: UK national vs EPO route vs GB1 priority-anchor first filing
- Combined search & examination scheduling and compliance-period plan
- Engagement letter & roadmap (Step Two only if you proceed)
Drafting & Filing
- Full UK patent specification, claims & abstract
- UKIPO-compliant drawings (up to 10 figures)
- Filing with UKIPO and combined search & examination request
- Coordinated handling by Chartered Patent Attorney (CIPA)
UKIPO official fees (~£310) are pass-through at cost.
Total Cost of UK Patent Filing
All-in budget scenarios from filing to grant. Government fees are passed through at cost from the patent office; our professional fees are fixed.
UK National Utility (standard)
Most common path for UK-only applicants
| Step One — Strategy & Search | $699 |
| Step Two — Drafting & UKIPO Filing | $2,800 |
| UKIPO Official Fees (filing → grant) | ~£310 (~$390) |
| Renewal Fees (years 5–20) | Pass-through annually |
GB1 Priority Anchor
Cheap 12-month priority anchor before broader filings
| GB1 first filing | $500 – $900 |
| UKIPO official fee | ~£60 (~$75) |
UK Registered Design
Ornamental appearance, single design
| Drafting & UKIPO Filing | $850 |
| UKIPO Official Fee | ~£50 |
| Renewals (5/10/15/20/25 years) | Pass-through |
Included in our professional fees
- UKIPO patentability search and Step One strategy memo
- UK-vs-EPO routing recommendation
- Full UK specification, claims, abstract, drawings (up to 10 figures)
- UKIPO filing with combined search & examination request
- Coordinated handling by Chartered Patent Attorney (CIPA)
- Compliance-period and annual renewal tracking
Office Action responses, hearings, and post-grant amendments are quoted separately when applicable. UK annual renewals (from year 5) are pass-through at cost.
How We Compare on UK Patent Filings
Registered representation at fixed pricing — without the boutique-firm hourly bill or the "templated" online-filing tradeoffs.
| Feature |
Best Value
GTC
|
DIY / online filer | Boutique IP firm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step One (search & strategy) | $699 fixed | Not available | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| Step Two (drafting & UKIPO filing) | $2,800 fixed | DIY only | £4,000 – £8,000 |
| Chartered Patent Attorney (CIPA) | |||
| UK-vs-EPO routing analysis | Bundled at higher cost | ||
| Combined search & exam at filing | Optional | ||
| Client dashboard & deadline tracking |
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UK Patent Prosecution Lifecycle
From the day we sign Step One to the day your patent grants — typical timeline: 36 – 54 months to grant.
Step One — Strategy & Search
UKIPO patentability search, UK-vs-EPO routing recommendation, GB1 priority-anchor decision, and engagement letter.
Step Two — Drafting
Full UK specification, independent and dependent claims, abstract, and UKIPO-compliant drawings (up to 10 figures). Inventor reviews and approves before filing.
UKIPO Filing
Filed via UKIPO online portal with combined search & examination request. Filing receipt and application number issued.
Search Report
UKIPO issues the search report citing relevant prior art. We assess and prepare for substantive examination.
Examination & Office Actions
Substantive examination begins. Office Action responses are filed within the compliance period (4.5 years from filing).
Grant & Publication
Once allowed, the patent is granted and published in the UK Patent Journal. Enforceable from publication date.
Annual Renewals
UK renewal fees are payable annually from year 5 of the patent. We track and remind you well in advance.
Benefits of UK patent registration
- 20-year exclusive rights enforceable in UK national courts (Patents Court / IPEC)
- Among the lowest official fees in any major patent jurisdiction
- Independent enforcement venue post-Brexit — separate from the UPC
- GB1 first filing provides £60 priority anchor for outbound foreign filings
- Strong UK case law on injunctions, damages, and FRAND licensing
- Critical for any brand with significant UK market presence
What you'll need to get started
- 1Invention disclosure — written description in English
- 2Inventorship — full legal names of all inventors
- 3Sketches, drawings, or photographs (redrafted to UKIPO standards)
- 4Priority document if claiming Paris Convention or PCT priority
- 5Assignment documentation if filing in a company name
We treat all disclosures as confidential. For detailed technical information, we recommend signing an NDA before the second meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Filing in multiple countries?
Consider PCT international instead of UK alone.
One PCT application filed via WIPO preserves your priority right in many countries for up to 30/31 months — including UK — giving you 18 extra months to evaluate commercial viability before committing to national-phase filings.
Request your UK patent consultation
Tell us about your invention. A senior patent professional will respond within one business day. All disclosures are treated as confidential.
Start your patent application
Tell us about your invention through our guided intake. A senior patent professional reviews your United Kingdom filing goals and responds with a strategy and Step One quote — no payment required upfront.
- Registered patent attorneys & agents — confidential consultation
- Flat $699 Step One — strategy, prior-art search & filing-route recommendation
We respond within one business day. No obligation.