Patent Filing in Iceland
File your PCT national phase application in Iceland with the Icelandic Intellectual Property Office (ISIPO) 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 Iceland?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Iceland: key facts
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 50,000 ISK.
None listed. Renewal fees for inventor-applicants in great financial difficulty may be temporarily exempted for up to three years if requested by the first due…
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Iceland
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated November 13, 2025. Amounts in ISK. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | ISK 76,000 | |
| Claim fee for each claim in excess of 10 | ISK 4,900 | |
| Additional fee for late furnishing of translation | ISK 20,500 | |
| Annual fees for the first three years | ISK 36,000 | Payable within two months after national phase entry |
| Annex IS.I: Grant fee / publication fee (first 40 pages) | ISK 40,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Each page over 40 | ISK 1,500 | |
| Annex IS.I: Each claim added after filing | ISK 4,900 | |
| Annex IS.I: Reissue of patent | ISK 40,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Amendment of claims and reissue | ISK 40,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Change of applicant name/address or agent | ISK 4,200 | |
| Annex IS.I: Reestablishment of rights | ISK 50,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Restoration of priority | ISK 50,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Appeal fee | ISK 120,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Resumption fee | ISK 13,000 | 11,600 if previously resumed |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 1 | ISK 13,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 2 | ISK 13,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 3 | ISK 13,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 4 | ISK 15,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 5 | ISK 16,400 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 6 | ISK 17,700 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 7 | ISK 19,700 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 8 | ISK 21,800 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 9 | ISK 24,400 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 10 | ISK 27,200 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 11 | ISK 29,700 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 12 | ISK 32,400 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 13 | ISK 35,800 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 14 | ISK 40,500 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 15 | ISK 45,300 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 16 | ISK 50,000 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 17 | ISK 56,200 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 18 | ISK 61,700 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 19 | ISK 67,600 | |
| Annex IS.I: Annual fee, year 20 | ISK 74,400 | |
| Annex IS.I: Late renewal surcharge | ISK 20% | Of the annual fee |
Fee reductions: None listed. Renewal fees for inventor-applicants in great financial difficulty may be temporarily exempted for up to three years if requested by the first due date.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
31 months from the priority date (Article 22(3) and Article 39(1)(b); same for Chapter I and II)
Also available through the European Patent Office (31 months).
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (as filed or as amended with any Article 19 statement, at applicant's option), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (amended versions at applicant's option). For non-Icelandic applications, ISIPO invites an Icelandic translation of the abstract, claims and drawing text before publication.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 50,000 ISK. Translation may be filed within two further months if the national fee was paid in time and the late-translation fee is paid.
Agent and power of attorney
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Iceland; agent must reside in the EEA, an EFTA state or the Faroe Islands
Special requirements of the office
- Inventor's name and address, if not given in the request (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- If the applicant is not the inventor, a statement of how the applicant acquired title (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Iceland
Other information
- Only patents available via PCT; EP protection also possible
- Restoration of priority accepted under 'due care'; restorations by receiving Office accepted
- Copy of international application not required
- Search and examination carried out by the Danish Patent and Trademark Office; no request needed
- Grant fee payable within two months of the notice that a patent can be granted; translation for grant within four months
- Renewal fees due before end of anniversary month; 20% surcharge until end of sixth month after
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated November 13, 2025.
Patent filing in Iceland: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Iceland?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Iceland after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 50,000 ISK. Translation may be filed within two further months if the national fee was paid in time and the late-translation fee is paid.
In which language must the application be filed in Iceland?
Danish, English, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish. Under Article 22: description, claims (as filed or as amended with any Article 19 statement, at applicant's option), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (amended versions at applicant's option).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Iceland?
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Iceland; agent must reside in the EEA, an EFTA state or the Faroe Islands
Are there official fee reductions in Iceland?
None listed. Renewal fees for inventor-applicants in great financial difficulty may be temporarily exempted for up to three years if requested by the first due date.
How much does patent filing in Iceland 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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