A practice manual for Egyptian patent annuities. Examination in Egypt often takes several years, so paying while the application is pending is the practical norm. Fees were also increased substantially in October 2025 and the current amounts have not been confirmed, so this jurisdiction should be run on the basis that every figure needs checking.
1. At a glance
- System type
- Annual annuities
- Anchor date
- Filing date International filing date for PCT cases from June 2009
- First fee
- From the 2nd year Payable while examination is pending
- Grace period
- 1 year from the office notice, plus 7%
- Restoration
- Procedure not confirmed
- Reduction
- 50% for individuals and businesses with 10 or fewer staff; exemption for enrolled students
- Fees
- Revised 2025-10-14 — current amounts not confirmed
- Agent
- Local agent required
- Risk level
- Caution
2. Anchor date and due-date calculation
The anchor is the filing date and fees fall due on its anniversary. PCT cases run from the international filing date for filings from June 2009 onward.
Worked example
For an application filed on 2020-06-15 the due dates are as follows.
| Instalment | Formula | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | Filing + 1 year | 2021-06-15 |
| Year 3 | Filing + 2 years | 2022-06-15 |
| Year 4 | Filing + 3 years | 2023-06-15 |
| … | Same each year | … |
3. When payments begin
- Fees begin with the second year.
- They are payable while examination is pending. Because Egyptian examination often takes years, paying during pendency is the practical norm.
- A practice of starting annuity management only after grant does not work here.
- A local agent is required.
4. Grace period and surcharge
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office notice | 30 days before the due date (customary) |
| Grace period | 1 year from the notice |
| Surcharge | 7% |
5. Lapse and restoration
6. Reduction
| Category | Reduction |
|---|---|
| Individuals | 50% |
| Businesses with 10 or fewer staff | 50% |
| Enrolled students | Exempt |
7. Official fees
| Band | Former schedule (EGP) |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | 20 |
| … | … |
| Years 17-20 | 1,000 |
8. Term extension
Term extension in Egypt has not been researched. If it becomes relevant on a pharmaceutical case, confirm with the local agent.
9. Management checklist
- Filing date, or the international filing date for PCT cases from June 2009.
- Ensure deadlines alert while the case is still pending — paying during pendency is the norm.
- Reduction eligibility: 50% for individuals and for businesses with 10 or fewer staff.
- Obtain the current rate from the local agent immediately before payment; amounts since the October 2025 revision are unconfirmed.
- The grace period runs from the notice, but manage to the due date.
Sources, cut-off date and disclaimer
This manual is based on iphere's August 2026 survey of country-by-country overseas maintenance rules, together with values produced by the deadline engine that runs on those same rules. Official fees and deadline rules change by office notice, so please confirm against the official source and your local agent before any actual payment or filing.