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title: Once I send the system instructions, how quickly is my patent paid?
description: Typically, the system processes payments in two-week cycles for most EP regions. Payments for other regions are queued accordingly. If an annuity status is recorded as “Instructions Received” in the R
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# Once I send the system instructions, how quickly is my patent paid?

Typically, the system processes payments in two-week cycles for most EP regions. Payments for other regions are queued accordingly. If an annuity status is recorded as “Instructions Received” in the Renewals Portfolio section of the dashboard, please rest assured that it is being handled.

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