Patent Filing in Türkiye
File your PCT national phase application in Türkiye with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TURKPATENT) 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 Türkiye?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Türkiye: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 29,070 TRY.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Due for the 3rd and each later year from the international filing date.
Utility model protection is available.
Official fees for patent filing in Türkiye
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated September 21, 2026. Amounts in TRY. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee for patents | TRY 16,890 | |
| Filing fee for utility models | TRY 10,560 | |
| Fee for certificate of grant | TRY 3,800 | |
| Renewal fee for the 3rd year for patents | TRY 3,800 | |
| Renewal fee for the 3rd year for utility models | TRY 3,250 | |
| Reinstatement of rights | TRY 29,070 |
Fee reductions: None
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)); 33 months from the priority date if the fee for requesting an extension of time is paid
Also available through the European Patent Office (31 months).
Up to 33 months with a late-entry fee.
Translation
To be furnished within two months from the date of entry into the national phase. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, only 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, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 29,070 TRY.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Turkiye. Any natural or legal person registered to practise as a patent attorney before the Office may act.
Special requirements of the office
- Statement justifying the applicant's right to file if the applicant is not the inventor (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17)
- Statement justifying the applicant's right to file if the applicant is not the owner of the priority right (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17)
- Statement justifying the applicant's right to file if the applicant is not the same as the international applicant
- Evidence concerning non-prejudicial disclosures or exceptions to lack of novelty (e.g. abusive disclosures, certain exhibition disclosures, applicant disclosures within 12 months before the filing or priority date)
- Where the applicant changes after national phase entry: document of assignment and power of attorney
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Turkiye
- If not complied with within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office will invite compliance within a time limit fixed in the invitation
Other information
- National fee may be paid up to three months after national phase entry together with an additional fee (amount not stated in the summary)
- Copy of the international application: not required
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- Office is designated/elected Office for national (TR) and European (EP) protection
- Filing via the EPATS online system strongly recommended
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated September 21, 2026.
What you need to file in Türkiye
A power of attorney is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | Yes/3 Months |
|---|---|
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Power of attorney | Yes |
Patent filing in Türkiye: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Türkiye?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Türkiye after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 29,070 TRY.
In which language must the application be filed in Türkiye?
Turkish. To be furnished within two months from the date of entry into the national phase. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, only as amended, together with any statement under Article 19), any text matter of drawings, abstract.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Türkiye?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Turkiye. Any natural or legal person registered to practise as a patent attorney before the Office may act.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Türkiye?
None
Is utility model protection available in Türkiye?
Utility model protection is available.
How much does patent filing in Türkiye 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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