Patent Filing in Kuwait
File your PCT national phase application in Kuwait with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Trademarks and Patent Department (Kuwait) 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 Kuwait?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Kuwait: key facts
Reinstatement of rights under PCT Rule 49.6 is available.
The filing fee is reduced by 50% if the applicant is a student.
20 years from the international filing date
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Official fees for patent filing in Kuwait
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated March 13, 2025 (applicable as from March 13, 2025). Amounts in KWD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee, individual applicant | KWD 40 | 50% reduction for students |
| Filing fee, company | KWD 80 |
Fee reductions: The filing fee is reduced by 50% if the applicant is a student.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (PCT Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a)).
Translation
Description, claims (if amended, both as filed and as amended, plus any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings and abstract; under Article 39(1) also amendments annexed to the IPER. Due within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights under PCT Rule 49.6 is available. Restoration of the right of priority is accepted under both the 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Kuwait; any patent attorney or agent registered with the Office, or a person legally qualified to practise before the Office.
Special requirements of the office
- Inventor's name and address, if not in the request (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Declaration of the applicant's entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent (Rule 4.17)
- Declaration of the applicant's entitlement to claim priority (Rule 4.17)
- Evidence of a name change after the international filing date not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Appointment of a representative if the applicant is not resident in Kuwait, with the instrument appointing the agent
- If not met by the time limit, the Office invites compliance within 90 days
Other information
- Documents may be filed by e-mail or fax; originals within 90 days of the invitation
- Protection available via PCT: patents only
- No provisional protection after international publication
- Office closed on Fridays and Saturdays
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated March 13, 2025 (applicable as from March 13, 2025).
What you need to file in Kuwait
A legalized power of attorney is required.
The original, legalized assignment is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | Yes/2 Months/USD 300 (Law Firm Fee, No Official Fee) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Legalized POA |
| POA formalities | Legalized, Original |
| Assignment / certificate of incorporation formalities | Legalized, Original |
Patent filing in Kuwait: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Kuwait?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Kuwait after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights under PCT Rule 49.6 is available. Restoration of the right of priority is accepted under both the 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria.
In which language must the application be filed in Kuwait?
Arabic. Description, claims (if amended, both as filed and as amended, plus any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings and abstract; under Article 39(1) also amendments annexed to the IPER. Due within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Kuwait?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Kuwait; any patent attorney or agent registered with the Office, or a person legally qualified to practise before the Office.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A legalized power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Kuwait?
The filing fee is reduced by 50% if the applicant is a student.
How much does patent filing in Kuwait 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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