The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT) has introduced new patent fee discounts to encourage SMEs to protect their inventions and promote patent applications for innovations in the field of artificial intelligence.
Under the amendment to the 2026 Official Fee Schedule, published in the Official Gazette dated 31 October 2026 (No. 33416), eligible SMEs filing their first patent application in Türkiye will benefit from a 75% reduction in patent application, search report and examination report fees.
The discount applies to legal entities classified as SMEs and holding an SME Status Certificate, provided that the application is their first patent application.
50% Discount on Urgent Search Reports for AI-Related Applications
The amendment also introduces a 50% discount on the fee for issuing an urgent search report for patent applications classified under IPC class G06N, covering computing arrangements based on specific computational models.
This discount applies specifically to the urgent search report fee and does not extend to all fees associated with AI-related patent applications.
Reduced Official Fees
Under the amended tariff, the relevant official fees are as follows:
| Patent service | Discounted fee |
|---|---|
| Patent application fee for eligible SMEs | TRY 20.36 |
| Search report fee for eligible SMEs | TRY 1,079.17 |
| Examination report fee for eligible SMEs | TRY 1,079.17 |
| Urgent search report fee for G06N applications | TRY 4,333.34 |
The new provisions entered into force on 31 October 2026, the date of publication of the amendment.
Eligible applicants can benefit from the reduced fees when completing the relevant procedures through TÜRKPATENT’s Electronic Application System (EPATS), subject to meeting the applicable requirements.
Encouraging Innovation and Patent Protection
These measures are intended to make the patent system more accessible to SMEs and encourage the protection of technological developments in artificial intelligence.
By reducing the initial costs of patent applications and offering a separate incentive for urgent searches in the G06N field, TÜRKPATENT aims to support innovation and help transform new inventions into commercial value.