Patent Filing in Oman
File your PCT national phase application in Oman with the National Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Oman) 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 Oman?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Oman: key facts
Reinstatement of rights under due care; request to the Registrar within 90 days of the date the application was considered withdrawn, with fee (50 OMR).
Ministerial Resolution No.
Request examination within 60 days from national phase entry, or within 36 months from the international filing date.
20 years from the international filing date
Paid in advance every year, starting from the 1st year after the filing date.
Utility model protection is available.
Official fees for patent filing in Oman
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated November 13, 2025. Amounts in OMR. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: filing fee | OMR 300 | Individuals: 200 |
| Patents: request for examination fee | OMR 300 | |
| Patents: fee for amendment | OMR 100 | |
| Patents: fee for issuance of patent certificate | OMR 1,000 | Individuals: 500 |
| Patents: fee for publication | OMR 50 | |
| Patents: annual fee, 2nd year | OMR 200 | Individuals: 100; rising by 100 per year (individuals 50) to 2,000 (1,000) in the 20th year |
| Fee for restoration of the right of priority | OMR 100 | |
| Fee for reinstatement of rights | OMR 50 | |
| Fee for conversion of a patent application into a utility model application | OMR 100 | |
| Utility models: filing fee | OMR 300 | Individuals: 200 |
| Utility models: fee for issuance of utility model | OMR 500 | Individuals: 250 |
| Utility models: annual fee, 2nd year | OMR 200 | Individuals: 100; rising to 1,000 (500) in the 10th year |
| Fee for conversion of a utility model application into a patent application | OMR 100 |
Fee reductions: Ministerial Resolution No. 206/2018: for five years from filing, 90% reduction for researchers in a research center or students of a school, college or university; 50% reduction for small enterprises. Reduced amounts for individual filers as noted
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a))
Translation
Article 22: request, description, claims (if amended, both as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): request, description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, both versions as amended by the annexes to the IPER. Translation in three copies.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights under due care; request to the Registrar within 90 days of the date the application was considered withdrawn, with fee (50 OMR). Restoration of priority under due care (Rule 49ter.2); fee 100 OMR
Agent and power of attorney
Any patent agent registered with the Office may act; non-resident applicants must appoint an agent by signed power of attorney, filed within 60 days of the filing date or the application is null and void
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor if not in the request
- Declaration justifying the applicant's right to the patent where the applicant is not the inventor
- Document evidencing a change of applicant's name after the international filing date not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Oman
- Power of attorney if an agent is appointed
- Translation in three copies
- Extract from the commercial register if the inventor is a company
- Declaration on non-prejudicial disclosures or exceptions to lack of novelty (Rule 4.17 declaration may satisfy)
Other information
- Examination must be requested within 60 days of national phase entry or 36 months from the international filing date, whichever is later
- Annual fees payable in advance from one year after filing; six-month grace period with surcharge
- Amendments permitted until the examination request date
- Utility model must be indicated when performing the Article 22/39(1) acts; conversion possible until grant or refusal
- Payment in Omani rial
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated November 13, 2025.
What you need to file in Oman
A legalized power of attorney is required.
The original, apostilled 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 |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Legalized POA |
| POA formalities | Apostille, Original |
| Assignment / certificate of incorporation formalities | Apostille, Original |
Patent filing in Oman: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Oman?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Oman after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights under due care; request to the Registrar within 90 days of the date the application was considered withdrawn, with fee (50 OMR). Restoration of priority under due care (Rule 49ter.2); fee 100 OMR
In which language must the application be filed in Oman?
Arabic. Article 22: request, description, claims (if amended, both as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): request, description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, both versions as amended by the annexes to the IPER. Translation in three copies.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Oman?
Any patent agent registered with the Office may act; non-resident applicants must appoint an agent by signed power of attorney, filed within 60 days of the filing date or the application is null and void
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A legalized power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Oman?
Ministerial Resolution No. 206/2018: for five years from filing, 90% reduction for researchers in a research center or students of a school, college or university; 50% reduction for small enterprises. Reduced amounts for individual filers as noted
How does examination work in Oman?
Request examination within 60 days from national phase entry, or within 36 months from the international filing date.
Is utility model protection available in Oman?
Utility model protection is available.
How much does patent filing in Oman 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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