Patent Filing in Israel
File your PCT national phase application in Israel with the Israel Patent Office 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 Israel?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Israel: key facts
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion (Rule 49.6); fee 240 ILS. Written request stating the reasons for delay, affidavit preferred.
40% reduction for applications first filed in Israel by an individual applicant or by a corporate entity with turnover under 10 million ILS in the last…
No examination request is needed.
20 years from the international filing date
Due after grant: the first payment within three months from grant, then in blocks of years (years 1 to 5, 6 to 10, and so on).
Official fees for patent filing in Israel
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated June 11, 2026. Amounts in ILS. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | ILS 2,402 | |
| Claim fee, 51st and each subsequent claim | ILS 616 | |
| Application size fee, each additional 50 sheets over 100 | ILS 300 | |
| Request for extension of time, per month or part | ILS 240 | |
| Request to amend a specification | ILS 841 | |
| Renewal, before 3 months from grant, for the whole validity period | ILS 14,410 | |
| Renewal, 6 years from international filing date (due 3 months after grant) | ILS 961 | |
| Renewal, before 6th year, for the following 4 years | ILS 1,921 | |
| Renewal, before 10th year, for the following 4 years | ILS 2,882 | |
| Renewal, before 14th year, for the following 4 years | ILS 4,803 | |
| Renewal, before 18th year, for the following 2 years | ILS 6,725 | |
| Reinstatement of rights fee | ILS 240 |
Fee reductions: 40% reduction for applications first filed in Israel by an individual applicant or by a corporate entity with turnover under 10 million ILS in the last calendar year. No exemptions or refunds listed.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Article 22(1) and Article 39(1)(a); same for Chapter I and II)
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, plus any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings; if amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER. If not filed in time, the Office invites filing within three months.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion (Rule 49.6); fee 240 ILS. Written request stating the reasons for delay, affidavit preferred.
Agent and power of attorney
Not stated as mandatory; any member of the Israel Bar Association or a registered patent attorney licensed in Israel may act. Non-residents must give an address for notification in Israel.
Special requirements of the office
- Document evidencing a change of applicant's name after the international filing date (not needed if recorded by the IB and verifiable by the Office)
- Document of assignment or transfer if the applicant changed after the international filing date (same exception)
- Address for notification in Israel if the applicant is not resident in Israel
Other information
- If special requirements not met within the time limit, the Office invites compliance within three months
- Office accepts restoration of priority by receiving Office and requests for restoration under 'due care' (Rules 49ter.1 and 49ter.2)
- Copy of the international application may be required in particular circumstances
- Colour drawings accepted
- National phase entry form (Annex IL.II) preferred but not mandatory
- Inventor names appear in register/publication only on express request
- First renewal fee due within 3 months of grant; further on 6th, 10th, 14th and 18th anniversaries of the international filing date
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated June 11, 2026.
What you need to file in Israel
A simple signed power of attorney is sufficient.
Not required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Late translation allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Possible |
| POA formalities | Simple signed |
| Assignment / certificate of incorporation formalities | Not required |
Patent filing in Israel: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Israel?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Israel after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion (Rule 49.6); fee 240 ILS. Written request stating the reasons for delay, affidavit preferred.
In which language must the application be filed in Israel?
English. Under Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, plus any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings; if amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Israel?
Not stated as mandatory; any member of the Israel Bar Association or a registered patent attorney licensed in Israel may act. Non-residents must give an address for notification in Israel.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A simple signed power of attorney is sufficient.
Are there official fee reductions in Israel?
40% reduction for applications first filed in Israel by an individual applicant or by a corporate entity with turnover under 10 million ILS in the last calendar year. No exemptions or refunds listed.
How does examination work in Israel?
No examination request is needed.
How much does patent filing in Israel 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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