Patent Filing in the Dominican Republic
File your PCT national phase application in the Dominican Republic with the National Office of Industrial Property (Dominican Republic) 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 Dominican Republic?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in the Dominican Republic: key facts
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under the unintentional and due care criteria, with a fee of 19,835 DOP.
Fees are reduced by up to 90% where the applicant is the inventor and provides a declaration that his economic situation prevents him from paying the full…
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in the Dominican Republic
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated February 5, 2026. Amounts in DOP. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee (patents) - up to 30 sheets | DOP 13,225 | Patents |
| Filing fee (patents) - for each additional sheet | DOP 75 | Patents |
| Filing fee (utility models) - up to 30 sheets | DOP 9,255 | Utility models |
| Filing fee (utility models) - for each additional sheet | DOP 75 | Utility models |
Fee reductions: Fees are reduced by up to 90% where the applicant is the inventor and provides a declaration that his economic situation prevents him from paying the full amount of the fees.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
Under PCT Article 22(1): 30 months from the priority date. Under PCT Article 39(1)(a): 30 months from the priority date.
Translation
Under PCT Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended), any text matter of drawings, and abstract. Under PCT Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, and abstract (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER). Must be furnished or paid within the applicable Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under the unintentional and due care criteria, with a fee of 19,835 DOP. Restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2) is also available under both criteria; the request must be made within one month from entry into the national phase (fee 19,835 DOP). The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (PCT Rule 49ter.1).
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant does not reside in the Dominican Republic. The agent must be a natural or legal person resident in the Dominican Republic, and a power of attorney must be filed.
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor if not furnished in the Request. May be satisfied by a declaration under PCT Rule 4.17. If not complied with in time, invitation gives two months to comply.
- Document evidencing a change of name of the applicant. If not complied with in time, invitation gives two months to comply.
- Declaration as to the applicant's entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent. May be satisfied by a declaration under PCT Rule 4.17. If not complied with in time, invitation gives two months to comply.
- Declaration as to the applicant's entitlement to claim priority where the applicant is not the applicant who filed the earlier application. May be satisfied by a declaration under PCT Rule 4.17. If not complied with in time, invitation gives two months to comply.
- Translation of the international application furnished in two copies. If not complied with in time, invitation gives two months to comply.
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in the Dominican Republic, with a power of attorney.
- Furnishing, where applicable, of a nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing in electronic form and on paper.
Other information
- Fees are payable in Dominican pesos (DOP). Filing and maintenance fees may be paid by check, credit card, or cash directly at the Office. Proof of payment of the national filing fee must accompany the application.
- A copy of the international application is not required in particular circumstances.
- Color drawings are not accepted under national law.
- Use of the national phase entry form (Annex DO.II) is available and preferred but not required.
- Divisional applications may be filed for additional inventions in case of lack of unity. They keep the international filing date, provided they do not go beyond the original disclosure, and filing fees are due for each.
- Amendments and corrections are allowed at any time if they do not go beyond the original disclosure. Amendment fees: correction of applicant or patentee details 3,965 DOP; first claim 4,495 DOP; each additional claim 2,645 DOP.
- Publication of applications occurs 18 months after the filing or earliest priority date, subject to a fee of 3,965 DOP.
- Examination fee for patents is 15,870 DOP, payable within 12 months after publication. Otherwise the application is considered abandoned.
- Fee for publication of grant of patent is 5,290 DOP.
- Annual fees for patents are payable from the second year after the international filing date. Annual fees for utility models are payable from the fifth to the tenth year.
- Fee for conversion between patent and utility model applications is 4,630 DOP.
- Language of proceedings is Spanish. Errors in translation may be corrected by reference to the original international application.
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated February 5, 2026.
Patent filing in the Dominican Republic: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in the Dominican Republic?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in the Dominican Republic after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under the unintentional and due care criteria, with a fee of 19,835 DOP. Restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2) is also available under both criteria; the request must be made within one month from entry into the national phase (fee 19,835 DOP).
In which language must the application be filed in the Dominican Republic?
Spanish. Under PCT Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended), any text matter of drawings, and abstract. Under PCT Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, and abstract (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Do I need a local patent attorney in the Dominican Republic?
Required if the applicant does not reside in the Dominican Republic. The agent must be a natural or legal person resident in the Dominican Republic, and a power of attorney must be filed.
Are there official fee reductions in the Dominican Republic?
Fees are reduced by up to 90% where the applicant is the inventor and provides a declaration that his economic situation prevents him from paying the full amount of the fees.
How much does patent filing in the Dominican Republic 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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