Patent Filing in Djibouti
File your PCT national phase application in Djibouti with the Office of Industrial Property and Commerce of Djibouti (ODPIC) 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 Djibouti?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Djibouti: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 20,000 DJF.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Djibouti
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated November 13, 2025. Amounts in DJF. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: Filing fee | DJF 172,500 | |
| Certificate of addition: Filing fee | DJF 172,500 |
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))
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended), any text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 20,000 DJF. Request to be filed within six months after expiry of the time limit, justifying that the delay was unintentional (DJ.14). Restoration of the right of priority: effect of restoration by the receiving Office and requests under Rule 49ter.2 accepted ('unintentional' and 'due care' criteria).
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Djibouti. Any natural or legal person resident in Djibouti may act; power of attorney required.
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Djibouti
- Name and address of the inventor if not furnished in the Request
- Statement as to the applicant's entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent
- Statement as to the applicant's entitlement to claim priority of the earlier application
- Instrument of assignment if the applicant changed after the international filing date
- Items 2 to 4 may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17
Other information
- Copy of the international application: not required
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- Amendments allowed until grant, subject to a 10,000 DJF fee, provided the scope is not broadened
- Request form in Annex DJ.II available and preferred but not mandatory
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated November 13, 2025.
Patent filing in Djibouti: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Djibouti?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Djibouti after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 20,000 DJF. Request to be filed within six months after expiry of the time limit, justifying that the delay was unintentional (DJ.14). Restoration of the right of priority: effect of restoration by the receiving Office and requests under Rule 49ter.2 accepted ('unintentional' and 'due care' criteria).
In which language must the application be filed in Djibouti?
Arabic, English or French. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended), any text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Djibouti?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Djibouti. Any natural or legal person resident in Djibouti may act; power of attorney required.
Are there official fee reductions in Djibouti?
None
How much does patent filing in Djibouti 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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