USE OF THE ANNUITY TABLES FOR SGA2 SITE

The tables of annuity fees presented on our site must be read by keeping in mind the following “precautionary measures”, namely:

1. The amounts are listed as Official fees due to the Patent and Trademark Office in the desired country. They relate only to patent annuities.

2. Only the amount mentioned in the official currency of the related country can be considered exact. Once a conversion has occurred the amount becomes approximate.

3. We keep the amount of the annuities in their respective currency current as much as possible. Due to events in rate changes, a previously paid amount cannot be compared to a present one.

4. The calculation of the annuity number (the row of the table shown in the left column) follows the diverse rules in accordance to each country. If it is not properly used, a false interpretation of results may possibly occur.

5. According to particular countries, certain official fees will be affected when a small entity reduction applies. The fee mentioned in our tables is the standard official fee.

6. For Japan, the annuities are calculated with regards to one claim.

7. When this precision is necessary, the amounts are applicable for issued patents.

8. Our responsibility relies only with the annuities which have been entrusted to us. We cannot accept any responsibility with regards to the use of the table outside the perimeters of our annuity payment service.



HOW TO USE ?

The tables give you an approximate of the difference between the official tax and what you are paying. The difference proportion is shown by the three superior layers (Local agent service charges, Currency conversion charges and Service and management charges) from the scheme located in the How much ? section.

To make a comparison :

1. It is preferable to take a recent annuity invoice.

2. Look up the amount of the same annuity in the table, and use the conversion related to the same currency mentioned in your invoice.

You cannot expect the difference to be reduced to zero, even with our services. Even if the payments are done directly by you, there is still a cost. Let us not forget that the currency conversion is approximate. The date and the banking institution that is used will result in cost variations. However, if the difference represents an important percentage in the total, this will signify the likelihood of considerably reducing the sum. If you wish for assistance with respect to this, simply ask us



WHY ARE THERE COUNTRIES MISSING ?

We wanted offer a simple evaluation tool. Therefore, we choose countries that are more frequently searched by patent owners. In certain countries the calculations are more complex. In other countries the currency used cannot be easily converted on the financial market. However, if you think a country should be added, by all means propose it to us..