Patent Filing in Russia
File your PCT national phase application in Russia with the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) 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 Russia?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Russia: key facts
Reinstatement of rights available under the 'due care' criterion (Rule 49.6); request within 12 months of expiry of the time limit; fee 6,000 RUB
Examination fee reduced by 50% if the international search report was established by Rospatent, or by 10% if by another ISA.
Request examination within three years from the international filing date.
20 years from the international filing date
Due after grant, for the 3rd and each later year from the international filing date. The first annuity is paid together with the grant fee.
Utility model protection is available.
Official fees for patent filing in Russia
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated June 11, 2026. Amounts in RUB. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: Filing fee | RUB 4,000 | |
| Patents: Examination fee (where requested on national entry), one independent claim | RUB 14,000 | Reduced by 50% if ISR established by Rospatent, or by 10% if established by another ISA |
| Patents: Examination fee, each independent claim beyond one | RUB 10,000 | |
| Patents: Annual fee, 6th year | RUB 3,000 | |
| Utility models: Filing fee | RUB 2,000 | |
| Utility models: Annual fee, 6th year | RUB 3,000 | |
| Reinstatement of rights | RUB 6,000 |
Fee reductions: Examination fee reduced by 50% if the international search report was established by Rospatent, or by 10% if by another ISA. Annual fees reduced by 50% where a notice of open license is filed (from the year after publication of the notice). No small entity/natural person rates listed.
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 Eurasian Patent Office (31 months).
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (as filed, or as amended if the amendments are to form the basis of proceedings, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; amended parts as filed or as amended by the IPER annexes if to form the basis. If missed, the Office invites filing within a time limit set in the invitation. Translation of the PCT request not required if the official entry form is used.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights available under the 'due care' criterion (Rule 49.6); request within 12 months of expiry of the time limit; fee 6,000 RUB
Agent and power of attorney
Required for applicants not resident in the Russian Federation; must be a patent attorney registered to practise before the Office
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in the Russian Federation
Other information
- Eurasian patent (EA) also available
- Office accepts restoration of priority by receiving Office and requests for restoration under 'due care'
- Colour drawings not accepted
- Copy of the international application not generally required
- Inventor's name and address must be in the request; otherwise invitation within two months
- Examination must be requested within three years of the international filing date
- Grant fee due within two months of grant decision; late payment within 12 months with 100% surcharge
- Annual fees payable from the 6th year; late payment within six months with 50% surcharge
- Annex RU.I lists further fees (claims fee, search fee 11,000 RUB, grant fees 3,000 paper / 10,000 electronic, annual fees years 6 to 25)
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated June 11, 2026.
What you need to file in Russia
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | No |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | Yes/2 Months without any additional fee |
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Possible |
Patent filing in Russia: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Russia?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Russia after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights available under the 'due care' criterion (Rule 49.6); request within 12 months of expiry of the time limit; fee 6,000 RUB
In which language must the application be filed in Russia?
Russian. Under Article 22: description, claims (as filed, or as amended if the amendments are to form the basis of proceedings, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; amended parts as filed or as amended by the IPER annexes if to form the basis.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Russia?
Required for applicants not resident in the Russian Federation; must be a patent attorney registered to practise before the Office
Are there official fee reductions in Russia?
Examination fee reduced by 50% if the international search report was established by Rospatent, or by 10% if by another ISA. Annual fees reduced by 50% where a notice of open license is filed (from the year after publication of the notice). No small entity/natural person rates listed.
How does examination work in Russia?
Request examination within three years from the international filing date.
Is utility model protection available in Russia?
Utility model protection is available.
How much does patent filing in Russia 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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