Current news from PRV.
In view of the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on July 28, 2026, PRV wishes to draw your attention to the general legal remedies available regarding a failure to observe time limits under the Patents Act.
New, and more specific, notification categories are introduced for Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC).
Due to the nationwide phase-out of the copper network, our fax service will be discontinued from 1 November 2026. This change also supports our ongoing work to provide secure, modern and accessible communication channels.
A dispatch fee is charged whenever PRV sends documents or other materials to customers. The fee applies regardless of whether the delivery is made electronically or by post.
The Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV) has accelerated the grant procedure for patents.
We would like to draw your attention to the circulation of fraudulent emails purporting to come from PRV, sent in the name of Director General Anna Jardfelt.
From 1 April 2026 a new equivalent amount in PCT- search fee is established.
On 26 January, PRV will launch several new systems to enable more efficient processing and publication of patent, trademark and design matters. One major improvement is the introduction of a single search entry point to PRV’s databases, making it easier for users to find relevant information. This upgrade is part of a larger transition to modern systems based on the latest technology.
From 1 January 2026, the EPO smartcard will no longer work in PRV’s e-services. This means that you will no longer be able to use the smartcard to file applications in Web Filing for patents or to log in to My pages – Patent. Please note that the EPO card in Web filing of patent documents will stop working on 16 December 2025.
PRV has decided on new patent regulations that will come into effect from the turn of the year.
