China Patent Annual Fee Management

Patent maintenance support in China covering annual fee monitoring, payment coordination, deadline management and status reporting.

OVERVIEW

Maintaining Patent Rights in China

Maintaining patent rights in China requires timely management of applicable annual fees and related procedural requirements. Reehor IP assists international patent owners and foreign associates with annual fee monitoring, payment coordination, deadline management and maintenance status reporting before CNIPA.
PROCESS

Our Patent Annual Fee Management Process

Four key stages from portfolio review and deadline calculation to payment execution and ongoing maintenance monitoring.

1. Patent & Deadline Review

Review the patent information, current status and upcoming maintenance requirements to identify the relevant payment schedule.

2. Fee Confirmation

Confirm the applicable annual fee, payment instructions and required case information before the maintenance deadline.

3. CNIPA Payment Coordination

Coordinate payment of the applicable annual fee and complete the required maintenance procedure before CNIPA.

4. Status & Record Reporting

Confirm completion of the maintenance action and provide updated status information and records for case management.

BENEFITS

Why Choose Reehor IP

Reliable Deadline Management

Structured monitoring designed to reduce the risk of missing important patent maintenance deadlines in China.

Clear Fee Coordination

Transparent communication on maintenance requirements, payment instructions and applicable fees.

International Portfolio Support

Practical maintenance reporting for overseas patent owners, foreign associates and in-house IP teams.

PRICING

Fees & Maintenance Scope

Annual fee requirements depend on the patent type, patent year and current maintenance status. Send us the Chinese patent number or application details for a maintenance review and quotation.

Need to Maintain a Patent in China?

Send us the Chinese patent number or application details. We can review the maintenance status, upcoming requirements and applicable fees.