Patent Filing in Belarus
File your PCT national phase application in Belarus with the National Center of Intellectual Property (Belarus) 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 Belarus?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Belarus: key facts
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under PCT Rule 49.6; reinstatement fee 378 BYN.
The examination fee is reduced by 50% where an international search report or an international preliminary examination report has been established and…
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Belarus
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated Applicable as from May 15, 2026 (published May 15, 2026). Amounts in BYN. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents - Filing fee | BYN 110.25 | If not paid within the PCT Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office invites payment within two months from entry into the national phase. |
| Patents - Claim fee for each independent claim in excess of one | BYN 47.25 | |
| Patents - Examination fee | BYN 535.50 | Reduced by 50% where an international search report or international preliminary examination report has been established and submitted to the Office. |
| Patents - Claim examination fee for each independent claim in excess of one | BYN 315 | |
| Patents - Annual fee for the 3rd year | BYN 110.25 | |
| Utility models - Filing fee | BYN 220.50 | If not paid within the PCT Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office invites payment within two months from entry into the national phase. |
| Utility models - Claim fee for each independent claim in excess of one | BYN 110.25 |
Fee reductions: The examination fee is reduced by 50% where an international search report or an international preliminary examination report has been established and submitted to the Office.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
Under PCT Article 22(3) and Article 39(1)(b): 31 months from the priority date.
Also available through the Eurasian Patent Office (31 months).
Translation
Request (not required if the national phase entry form is used), description, claims (if amended under PCT Article 19 or 34, both the original and amended versions, plus any Article 19 statement), and any text matter of drawings. Must be furnished within two months from the expiry of the PCT Article 22 or 39(1) time limit; verification of the translation is required within the same period.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under PCT Rule 49.6; reinstatement fee 378 BYN. The request must be filed, and the omitted acts performed, within 12 months from the expiry of the PCT Article 22 time limit. The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office and accepts restoration requests under the 'unintentional' criterion.
Agent and power of attorney
Any patent attorney registered to practise before the Office may act as agent. The agent may be appointed before entry into the national phase or during the proceedings. A separate power of attorney is required where a change in representation occurs.
Special requirements of the office
- Instrument of assignment of the priority right where the applicants are not identical (may be satisfied by a declaration made under PCT Rule 4.17)
- Translation of the international application to be furnished in two copies, within two months of the applicable time limit expiry
- Verification of the translation, within two months of the applicable time limit expiry
Other information
- National processing request form: Annex BY.II (patents), Annex BY.III (utility models); use is preferred.
- The claim fee is based on the number of claims valid at the start of the national phase, including any amendments under PCT Article 19 or 34(2) or submitted under PCT Article 28 or 41.
- A copy of the international application is required only if the Office has not received one from the International Bureau under PCT Article 20 (e.g. earlier start requested under PCT Article 23(2) or 40(2)).
- The Office does not accept color drawings under its national law.
- Examination must be requested within three years from the international filing date; this period cannot be extended or reinstated.
- Deposits of microorganisms may be made no later than the priority date with an international or Belarusian depositary institution (Annex L).
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated Applicable as from May 15, 2026 (published May 15, 2026).
Patent filing in Belarus: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Belarus?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Belarus after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under PCT Rule 49.6; reinstatement fee 378 BYN. The request must be filed, and the omitted acts performed, within 12 months from the expiry of the PCT Article 22 time limit. The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office and accepts restoration requests under the 'unintentional' criterion.
In which language must the application be filed in Belarus?
Belarusian or Russian. Request (not required if the national phase entry form is used), description, claims (if amended under PCT Article 19 or 34, both the original and amended versions, plus any Article 19 statement), and any text matter of drawings.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Belarus?
Any patent attorney registered to practise before the Office may act as agent. The agent may be appointed before entry into the national phase or during the proceedings. A separate power of attorney is required where a change in representation occurs.
Are there official fee reductions in Belarus?
The examination fee is reduced by 50% where an international search report or an international preliminary examination report has been established and submitted to the Office.
How much does patent filing in Belarus 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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