Patent Filing in Estonia
File your PCT national phase application in Estonia with the Estonian Patent Office through AnalystIP, within 31 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 Estonia?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Estonia: key facts
Reinstatement of rights available under the 'due care' criterion; Fee for reinstatement (reestablishment of rights): 32 EUR.
Patent basic fee 56 EUR and utility model filing fee 26 EUR where all applicants are natural persons.
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Estonia
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated 27 March 2026. Amounts in EUR. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic fee (patents) | EUR 225 | Reduced: 56 (all applicants natural persons) |
| Claim fee for each claim in excess of 10 | EUR 13 | |
| Additional fee for late furnishing of translation or copy | EUR 32 | |
| Annual fees for the first three years | EUR 116 | Due on the last day of the month containing the second anniversary of the international filing date |
| Filing fee (utility models) | EUR 105 | Reduced: 26 (all applicants natural persons) |
Fee reductions: Patent basic fee 56 EUR and utility model filing fee 26 EUR where all applicants are natural persons.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
31 months from the priority date (Articles 22(3) and 39(1)(b)); same for Chapter I and II
Also available through the European Patent Office (31 months).
Also available through the Eurasian Patent Office (31 months).
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (if amended, as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (as filed and as amended by the IPER annexes). If the basic fee is paid on time, translation may be filed within two months after the deadline with the late-furnishing fee.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights available under the 'due care' criterion; Fee for reinstatement (reestablishment of rights): 32 EUR; request within two months of removal of the cause and no later than one year after the missed deadline. Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) under 'due care', no fee.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Estonia; must be a registered Estonian patent attorney resident in Estonia. Power of attorney requested only in case of doubt.
Special requirements of the office
- Declaration on the applicant's right to apply for a patent where the applicant is not an inventor or is a legal entity (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Estonia
Other information
- Inventor name and address must appear in the request; otherwise invitation
- Substantive examination without request or fee
- Fee for grant 96 EUR within three months of the grant decision
- Subsequent annual fees: 10% surcharge within six months
- Colour illustrations not accepted; photos black and white
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated 27 March 2026.
Patent filing in Estonia: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Estonia?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Estonia after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights available under the 'due care' criterion; Fee for reinstatement (reestablishment of rights): 32 EUR; request within two months of removal of the cause and no later than one year after the missed deadline. Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) under 'due care', no fee.
In which language must the application be filed in Estonia?
Estonian. Under Article 22: description, claims (if amended, as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (as filed and as amended by the IPER annexes).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Estonia?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Estonia; must be a registered Estonian patent attorney resident in Estonia. Power of attorney requested only in case of doubt.
Are there official fee reductions in Estonia?
Patent basic fee 56 EUR and utility model filing fee 26 EUR where all applicants are natural persons.
How much does patent filing in Estonia 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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