Patent Filing in Chile
File your PCT national phase application in Chile with the National Institute of Industrial Property (Chile) through AnalystIP, within 30 months from the priority date. Every requirement below is taken from the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide and kept up to date by our team.
When is your national phase deadline in Chile?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Chile: key facts
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under the 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria. Fee for reinstatement of rights: 350,000 CLP.
None (no exemptions, reductions or refunds of fees).
Request examination within 60 days after the opposition period ends.
20 years from the international filing date
Due after grant: one fee covers years 1 to 10, and a second fee covering the second decade is due before the first decade ends.
Utility model protection is available.
Official fees for patent filing in Chile
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated August 20, 2026). Amounts in CLP. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents - Filing fee | Equivalent in CLP of 1 UTM | UTM means Unidad Tributaria Mensual. The CLP/UTM exchange rate is updated monthly and can be checked at sii.cl. |
| Utility models - Filing fee | Equivalent in CLP of 1 UTM | UTM means Unidad Tributaria Mensual. The CLP/UTM exchange rate is updated monthly and can be checked at sii.cl. |
Fee reductions: None (no exemptions, reductions or refunds of fees).
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
Under PCT Article 22(1): 30 months from the priority date. Under PCT Article 39(1)(a): 30 months from the priority date.
Translation
Under PCT Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, together with any Article 19 statement), any text matter of drawings, and abstract. Under PCT Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, and abstract (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER). Must be furnished within the applicable Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under the 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria. Fee for reinstatement of rights: 350,000 CLP.
Agent and power of attorney
An agent must be appointed by power of attorney within 30 days from entry into the national phase if the applicant resides in Chile, or within 60 days if the applicant is a non-resident. Any natural or legal person resident in Chile may act as agent.
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor, if not given in the Request part of the international application. This may be satisfied by a declaration under PCT Rule 4.17. If not complied with within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office will invite compliance within two months of receiving the invitation.
- Document evidencing a change of applicant's name, if the change occurred after the international filing date and is not reflected in an IB notification (Form PCT/IB/306).
- Statement justifying the applicant's right to the invention. This may be satisfied by a declaration under PCT Rule 4.17. If not complied with within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office will invite compliance within two months of receiving the invitation.
- Statement justifying the applicant's priority right. This may be satisfied by a declaration under PCT Rule 4.17. If not complied with within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office will invite compliance within two months of receiving the invitation.
- Translation of the international application, to be furnished in two copies. If not complied with within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office will invite compliance within two months of receiving the invitation.
- Power of attorney, if an agent is appointed.
Other information
- The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (PCT Rule 49ter.1).
- The Office accepts requests for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2) and applies both the 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria.
- Color drawings are accepted when necessary for a better understanding of the invention.
- A copy of the international application is not required in particular circumstances.
- The Office has a special form for entering the national phase (Annex CL.II), which preferably, but not necessarily, should be used.
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated August 20, 2026).
What you need to file in Chile
A power of attorney is required.
A simple signed assignment is sufficient.
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | NO |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | NO |
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Possible |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Yes |
| POA formalities | Simple signed |
| Assignment / certificate of incorporation formalities | Simple signed |
Patent filing in Chile: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Chile?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Chile after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under the 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria. Fee for reinstatement of rights: 350,000 CLP.
In which language must the application be filed in Chile?
Spanish. Under PCT Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, together with any Article 19 statement), any text matter of drawings, and abstract. Under PCT Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, and abstract (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Chile?
An agent must be appointed by power of attorney within 30 days from entry into the national phase if the applicant resides in Chile, or within 60 days if the applicant is a non-resident. Any natural or legal person resident in Chile may act as agent.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Chile?
None (no exemptions, reductions or refunds of fees).
How does examination work in Chile?
Request examination within 60 days after the opposition period ends.
Is utility model protection available in Chile?
Utility model protection is available.
How much does patent filing in Chile cost?
The cost is the official fees of the patent office plus professional fees. The standard official fees from WIPO are listed on this page; the calculator works out the exact official fees for your application (pages, claims, applicant type) after a quick email check, and our team sends a full quote on request.
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