Patent Filing in Barbados
File your PCT national phase application in Barbados with the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office (Barbados) 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 Barbados?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Barbados: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Barbados
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated 5 June 2026. Amounts in BBD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | BBD 300 | |
| First annual fee | BBD 200 | Consult the Office on the applicable time limit |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a)); same for Chapter I and II
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (as amended only, if amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, only as amended by the IPER annexes).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted.
Agent and power of attorney
Required; must be an attorney-at-law licensed and registered with the Office to practise as a patent agent in Barbados, appointed by power of attorney.
Special requirements of the office
- Inventor's name and address, if not in the request (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Statement justifying the applicant's right to the patent, if the applicant is not the inventor (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Appointment of a patent agent
Other information
- Office accepts the effect of priority restoration by the receiving Office; requests for restoration (Rule 49ter.2): contact the Office
- Photographs may replace drawings if they clearly illustrate the invention; for colour/greyscale drawings contact the Office
- Annex BB.I lists further fees (fee for grant 300 BBD; annual fees 200 to 1,900 BBD; surcharge for late payment of annual fee 100 BBD; fee for extension of time 50 BBD)
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated 5 June 2026.
Patent filing in Barbados: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Barbados?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Barbados after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted.
In which language must the application be filed in Barbados?
English. Under Article 22: description, claims (as amended only, if amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, only as amended by the IPER annexes).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Barbados?
Required; must be an attorney-at-law licensed and registered with the Office to practise as a patent agent in Barbados, appointed by power of attorney.
Are there official fee reductions in Barbados?
None
How much does patent filing in Barbados 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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