Patent Filing in Ecuador
File your PCT national phase application in Ecuador with the National Service of Intellectual Rights (SENADI) 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 Ecuador?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Ecuador: key facts
Reinstatement of rights available under the 'unintentional' criterion (Rule 49.6)
Up to 90% (patents) / up to 50% (utility models) for micro, small and medium enterprises, recognized national universities, independent researchers, public…
20 years from the international filing date
Due every year from the 1st year.
Utility model protection is available.
Official fees for patent filing in Ecuador
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated May 28, 2026. Amounts in USD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patent filing fee | USD 495.33 | Reduction of up to 90% for eligible categories (no reduced figure given) |
| Patent fee per claim above 10 | USD 55.07 | |
| Utility model filing fee | USD 136 | Reduction of up to 50% for eligible categories (no reduced figure given) |
Fee reductions: Up to 90% (patents) / up to 50% (utility models) for micro, small and medium enterprises, recognized national universities, independent researchers, public institutions, small and medium farmers, and popular and solidarity economy enterprises. The exemptions/reductions/refunds item in the summary is stated as 'None'.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
31 months from the priority date (Article 22(3) and Article 39(1)(b))
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; amended parts only as amended by the annexes to the IPRP. Due within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights available under the 'unintentional' criterion (Rule 49.6)
Agent and power of attorney
Required in the national phase if the applicant is not resident in Ecuador; any natural or legal person resident in Ecuador may act
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor, if not given in the request (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Evidence of change of applicant name after the international filing date, if not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Instrument of assignment of the priority right where applicants are not identical (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Instrument of assignment of the international application if the applicant changed after the filing date
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Ecuador
Other information
- If special requirements are not met within the time limit, SENADI invites compliance within two months of the invitation
- Office accepts restoration of priority by receiving Office (Rule 49ter.1) and requests for restoration (Rule 49ter.2); check criteria/fees with the Office
- Copy of the international application not required in any circumstances
- Colour drawings accepted informally
- Utility model instead of patent must be requested when performing the Article 22/39 acts
- Annex EC.I lists other fees (search, examination 596.49, annual maintenance 125 to 2,097.06, etc.)
- Fees paid in US dollars by bank transfer to SENADI's account at Banco del Pacífico
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated May 28, 2026.
What you need to file in Ecuador
A legalized or apostilled power of attorney is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | NO |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | NO |
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Possible |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Legalized/Apostille |
Patent filing in Ecuador: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Ecuador?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Ecuador after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights available under the 'unintentional' criterion (Rule 49.6)
In which language must the application be filed in Ecuador?
Spanish. Under Article 22: description, claims (as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; amended parts only as amended by the annexes to the IPRP. Due within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Ecuador?
Required in the national phase if the applicant is not resident in Ecuador; any natural or legal person resident in Ecuador may act
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A legalized or apostilled power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Ecuador?
Up to 90% (patents) / up to 50% (utility models) for micro, small and medium enterprises, recognized national universities, independent researchers, public institutions, small and medium farmers, and popular and solidarity economy enterprises. The exemptions/reductions/refunds item in the summary is stated as 'None'.
Is utility model protection available in Ecuador?
Utility model protection is available.
How much does patent filing in Ecuador 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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