Patent Maintenance in Ukraine for Non-Residents — Our Services

Contact with a patent attorney in Ukraine: roma.uanite@gmail.com, +38 097 10 111 60

The official government fees for maintaining a patent in Ukraine for a non-resident start from $20.
The services of a patent firm for maintaining a patent in Ukraine for a non-resident start from $100.

1. We Are Patent Attorneys of Ukraine

We are officially registered Ukrainian patent attorneys with years of experience in handling intellectual property matters for international clients. Our firm provides full legal support for maintaining patents in Ukraine, ensuring compliance with national law and strict adherence to all deadlines.

For non-residents, Ukrainian legislation requires that annual patent maintenance be carried out exclusively through a licensed Ukrainian patent attorney. We are here to fulfill that role professionally and reliably, giving you peace of mind and uninterrupted legal protection.

2. Annual Patent Maintenance in Ukraine

Maintaining a patent’s validity in Ukraine requires annual payment of government fees. This obligation applies to both inventions (valid for up to 20 years) and utility models (valid for up to 10 years).

• Annual fees must be paid starting from the year following the patent grant.
• Fees increase progressively each year.
• The amount of the official (government) fee starts from $20, depending on the patent year and type.
• A grace period of six months is allowed for late payments, but additional penalties apply.
• Failure to pay on time results in loss of legal protection and cancellation of the patent.

This routine but essential procedure must not be overlooked. And according to Ukrainian law, only a certified Ukrainian patent attorney is authorized to handle patent maintenance for foreign applicants.

3. General Information for Non-Residents

Non-resident patent holders often face difficulties with maintaining patents due to:

• The need to appoint a local representative;
• Inaccessibility of Ukrainian payment systems;
• Language barriers and unfamiliarity with local procedures;
• Risk of missed deadlines, leading to unintentional patent lapse.

That’s why most foreign applicants choose to delegate this task to a trusted Ukrainian IP law firm. It’s not just easier — it’s also required by law.

4. Our Services

We provide comprehensive maintenance services for your patents in Ukraine, including:

• Acting as your official representative before the Ukrainian Patent Office;
• Monitoring all deadlines for annual fees;
• Calculating and paying state fees on your behalf;
• Preparing and submitting all required documents and statements;
• Communicating with you in English (or your preferred language);
• Providing status updates and alerts about upcoming obligations;
• Assisting with restoration of lapsed patents (if allowed by law);
• Advising on long-term patent maintenance strategy.

Our service fee starts from $100, depending on the complexity of the case and the number of patents we handle for you. This does not include official government fees, which start from $20 per year.

Maintaining a patent in Ukraine should not be a burden — and with us, it never is. We ensure timely payments, accurate documentation, and total compliance with Ukrainian regulations.

Whether you represent a foreign company, a patent law firm, or are an individual inventor, we’re ready to become your reliable partner in Ukraine.