The decision was published on December 20th, 2013 on the EPO website. The new schedule and rules relating to fees enter into force on April 1st, 2014. They are generally applicable to payments made on or after April 1st, 2014, with some exceptions.   The reviewed fees show generally an increase of between 4% and 5%.Significant raises concern in particular the fees for:  (+165 EUR, 4,4%),   As a consequence, in case procedural steps for EPO patents or patent applications are due in mid-2014 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 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 April 1st, 2014.The details of the new fee schedule and rules relating to fees can be obtained here.If you have questions with regards to the new fee schedule, pleace contact LAVOIX Munich.  