Patent Filing in Saudi Arabia
File your PCT national phase application in Saudi Arabia with the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) 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 Saudi Arabia?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Saudi Arabia: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria, by petition with justification and fee: 2,000 SAR (1,000 SAR…
Filing fee 400 SAR (instead of 800 SAR) for individuals; reinstatement and restoration fees 1,000 SAR for individuals.
Request examination within three months.
If the International Bureau did not publish the application in English, the Office publishes the English translation filed by the applicant.
20 years from the international filing date
Due at the beginning of each year (1 January to 31 March) after the year of filing.
Official fees for patent filing in Saudi Arabia
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated February 6, 2026. Amounts in SAR. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | SAR 800 | Reduced: 400 (filing by individuals) |
Fee reductions: Filing fee 400 SAR (instead of 800 SAR) for individuals; reinstatement and restoration fees 1,000 SAR for individuals.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Chapter I, PCT Article 22(1), and Chapter II, PCT Article 39(1)(a))
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, together with any statement under Article 19), any text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria, by petition with justification and fee: 2,000 SAR (1,000 SAR for individuals). Request within two months of removal of the cause of failure or within 12 months of the expired time limit, whichever is earlier (SA.12). Restoration of priority accepted under both criteria; fee 2,000 SAR (1,000 SAR for individuals).
Agent and power of attorney
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Saudi Arabia. Any attorney or lawyer registered in Saudi Arabia may act; appointment by power of attorney signed by the applicant.
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor if not stated in the Request (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17)
- Declaration as to the applicant's entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17)
- Declaration as to the applicant's entitlement to claim priority (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17)
- Document evidencing a change of applicant name after the international filing date not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Representation by an agent if the applicant is not resident in Saudi Arabia
- Instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney)
- Where applicable, nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing in electronic form
- Items 1 to 6: if not complied with within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, three months from the invitation
Other information
- Copy of the international application required only if the Office has not received it from the International Bureau under Article 20 (e.g. early entry under Article 23(2) or 40(2))
- Colour drawings accepted (must be clear and of high quality for duplication)
- National phase application should be filed through the SAIP e-services portal
- Further fees (examination, amendment, grant, annual) are in Annex SA.I
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated February 6, 2026.
What you need to file in Saudi Arabia
A legalized power of attorney, filed within 90 days from the filing date.
An apostilled assignment is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | Yes/ 49 Days/ USD 300 (Official) + USD 250 Law firm |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | Yes |
| Amendments at entry | Possible |
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Possible |
| Examination request at entry | Examinore will confim |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Legalized POA/ Within 90 days from the application filing date |
| POA formalities | Apostille |
| Assignment / certificate of incorporation formalities | Apostille |
| Legalization fee | USD 155 |
Patent filing in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Saudi Arabia?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Saudi Arabia after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria, by petition with justification and fee: 2,000 SAR (1,000 SAR for individuals). Request within two months of removal of the cause of failure or within 12 months of the expired time limit, whichever is earlier (SA.12).
In which language must the application be filed in Saudi Arabia?
Arabic. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, together with any statement under Article 19), any text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Saudi Arabia?
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Saudi Arabia. Any attorney or lawyer registered in Saudi Arabia may act; appointment by power of attorney signed by the applicant.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A legalized power of attorney, filed within 90 days from the filing date.
Are there official fee reductions in Saudi Arabia?
Filing fee 400 SAR (instead of 800 SAR) for individuals; reinstatement and restoration fees 1,000 SAR for individuals.
How does examination work in Saudi Arabia?
Request examination within three months.
How much does patent filing in Saudi Arabia 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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