Patent Filing in the UAE
File your PCT national phase application in the United Arab Emirates with the International Center for Patent Registration, Ministry of Economy (United Arab Emirates) 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 the UAE?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in the UAE: key facts
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6)
Amounts in parentheses apply to filing by a natural person. Exemptions/reductions/refunds otherwise stated as 'None'.
Request examination within 60 days after publication.
Published after 18 months from the earliest filing date.
20 years from the international filing date
Due every year from the 2nd year.
Official fees for patent filing in the UAE
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated May 7, 2026. Amounts in AED. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | AED 2,000 | Reduced (natural person): 1,000 |
| Appeal fee | AED 1,000 | Reduced (natural person): 500 |
| Publication fee | AED 800 | Reduced (natural person): 400 |
| Correction fee | AED 400 | Reduced (natural person): 200 |
| Annual fee, 2nd year | AED 800 | Reduced (natural person): 400 |
| Annual fee, 3rd year | AED 840 | Reduced (natural person): 420 |
| Annual fee, 4th year | AED 880 | Reduced (natural person): 440 |
| Annual fee, 5th year | AED 920 | Reduced (natural person): 460 |
| Annual fee, 6th year | AED 960 | Reduced (natural person): 480 |
| Annual fee, 7th year | AED 1,000 | Reduced (natural person): 500 |
| Annual fee, 8th year | AED 1,040 | Reduced (natural person): 520 |
| Annual fee, 9th year | AED 1,080 | Reduced (natural person): 540 |
| Annual fee, 10th year | AED 1,120 | Reduced (natural person): 560 |
| Annual fee, 11th year | AED 1,160 | Reduced (natural person): 580 |
| Annual fee, 12th year | AED 1,200 | Reduced (natural person): 600 |
| Annual fee, 13th year | AED 1,240 | Reduced (natural person): 620 |
| Annual fee, 14th year | AED 1,280 | Reduced (natural person): 640 |
| Annual fee, 15th year | AED 1,320 | Reduced (natural person): 660 |
| Annual fee, 16th year | AED 1,360 | Reduced (natural person): 680 |
| Annual fee, 17th year | AED 1,400 | Reduced (natural person): 700 |
| Annual fee, 18th year | AED 1,440 | Reduced (natural person): 720 |
| Annual fee, 19th year | AED 1,480 | Reduced (natural person): 740 |
| Annual fee, 20th year | AED 1,520 | Reduced (natural person): 760 |
| Surcharge for late annual fee | AED 400 | Reduced (natural person): 200 |
| Utility certificate filing fee | AED 2,000 | Reduced (natural person): 1,000 |
Fee reductions: Amounts in parentheses apply to filing by a natural person. Exemptions/reductions/refunds otherwise stated as 'None'.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Article 22(1) and Article 39(1)(a); same for Chapter I and II)
Translation
Under Article 22: request, description, claims (both as filed and as amended, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): request, description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, only the amended parts as annexed to the IPER. Due within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6)
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in the UAE; any patent attorney or patent agent registered to practise before the Office may act
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor, if not in the request (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in the UAE
- The international application and its translation furnished in two copies
- Instrument of transfer or assignment of the international application
Other information
- If special requirements are not met within the Article 22/39(1) time limit, they must be complied with within 90 days after national phase entry; the Office will not send an invitation
- Office accepts restoration of priority by receiving Office and requests for restoration (criteria/fee from the Office)
- Colour drawings accepted
- Fees payable in UAE dirhams only via the Office's online government payment system
- Annual fees payable in advance each year from the second year; six-month grace with surcharge
- Opposition within 60 days after publication of the grant decision
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated May 7, 2026.
What you need to file in the UAE
A notarized power of attorney, filed within 90 days from the filing date.
The original, notarized 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 |
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Possible |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Notarized POA/ Within 90 Dyas from the app. Filing date |
| POA formalities | Notarized, Original |
| Assignment / certificate of incorporation formalities | Notarized, Original |
| Legalization fee | USD 200 |
Patent filing in the UAE: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in the United Arab Emirates?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in the United Arab Emirates after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6)
In which language must the application be filed in the United Arab Emirates?
Arabic or English. Under Article 22: request, description, claims (both as filed and as amended, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): request, description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, only the amended parts as annexed to the IPER. Due within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Do I need a local patent attorney in the United Arab Emirates?
Required if the applicant is not resident in the UAE; any patent attorney or patent agent registered to practise before the Office may act
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A notarized power of attorney, filed within 90 days from the filing date.
Are there official fee reductions in the United Arab Emirates?
Amounts in parentheses apply to filing by a natural person. Exemptions/reductions/refunds otherwise stated as 'None'.
How does examination work in the United Arab Emirates?
Request examination within 60 days after publication.
How much does patent filing in the UAE 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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