The reviewed fees show generally an increase of about 1% for the fees greater than 400 EUR.   Raised fees concern in particular the fees for: As a consequence, in case procedural steps for EPO patents or patent applications are due in mid-2016 or in case you wish to use any of the EPO's services concerned by the fee raise, especially the search fee which is due for a PCT application when the EPO was not the international searching authority, it can be worthwhile to take the necessary steps so that the respective fee can be paid before 1st April 2016.   If you have questions with regards to the new fee schedule, please contact LAVOIX Munich. 