On 10 June 2025, the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority (EGIPA) issued Ministerial Decision No. 26 of 2025, introducing an increase in the official examination fees of patent applications in Egypt. This decision was published in Official Gazette No. 132 on 17 June 2025 and entered into force on 18 June 2025. In addition to the official fee increase, the deadline for payment of the official examination fee has been shortened to three months from the date of notification.

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