Patent Filing in Costa Rica
File your PCT national phase application in Costa Rica with the Registry of Intellectual Property (Costa Rica) 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 Costa Rica?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Costa Rica: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted; fee 160 USD. Restoration of the right of priority accepted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 160 USD.
70% reduction for natural persons, micro or small enterprises (Law No.
20 years from the international filing date
Due every year from the 2nd year after the international filing date.
Utility model protection is available.
Official fees for patent filing in Costa Rica
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated July 2, 2026. Amounts in USD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: Filing fee | USD 500 | 70% reduction for natural persons, micro or small enterprises (Law No. 8262), public higher-education institutions and public research institutes (sworn statement and copy of identity card or corporate card required) |
| Utility models: Filing fee | USD 75 |
Fee reductions: 70% reduction for natural persons, micro or small enterprises (Law No. 8262), public higher-education institutions and public research institutes, subject to a sworn statement and copy of the identity card (cedula de identidad) or corporate card (cedula juridica). Refunds of up to 50% may be possible (Regulation Article 14).
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
31 months from the priority date (PCT Article 22(3) and Article 39(1)(b))
Translation
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; fee 160 USD. Restoration of the right of priority accepted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 160 USD.
Agent and power of attorney
Any attorney registered in Costa Rica may act. Applicants without residence or principal place of business in Costa Rica must be represented by a lawyer domiciled in Costa Rica; appointment of an agent or an address for notification in Costa Rica is a special requirement.
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor if not in the request
- Instrument of assignment or transfer of the right to the application
- Evidence of entitlement to claim priority where the applicant is not the applicant of the earlier application
- Evidence concerning non-prejudicial disclosures or exceptions to lack of novelty
- Appointment of an agent or an address for notification in Costa Rica
- Translation of the international application or related documents in two copies (one paper, one electronic on CD-ROM)
- Verified translation of the international application, where deemed necessary
- Verified translation of the priority document, only if the validity of the priority claim is relevant to patentability
- Items 1 to 4 may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17; requirements must be complied with within 90 days after national phase entry if not already complied with; the Office will not issue an invitation
Other information
- Copy of the international application required only if the applicant has not received Form PCT/IB/308 and the Office has not received a copy from the International Bureau under Article 20 (e.g. early entry under Article 23(2))
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated July 2, 2026.
What you need to file in Costa Rica
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | NO |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | NO |
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
Patent filing in Costa Rica: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Costa Rica?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Costa Rica after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted; fee 160 USD. Restoration of the right of priority accepted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 160 USD.
In which language must the application be filed in Costa Rica?
Spanish. 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).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Costa Rica?
Any attorney registered in Costa Rica may act. Applicants without residence or principal place of business in Costa Rica must be represented by a lawyer domiciled in Costa Rica; appointment of an agent or an address for notification in Costa Rica is a special requirement.
Are there official fee reductions in Costa Rica?
70% reduction for natural persons, micro or small enterprises (Law No. 8262), public higher-education institutions and public research institutes, subject to a sworn statement and copy of the identity card (cedula de identidad) or corporate card (cedula juridica). Refunds of up to 50% may be possible (Regulation Article 14).
Is utility model protection available in Costa Rica?
Utility model protection is available.
How much does patent filing in Costa Rica 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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