Patent Filing in El Salvador
File your PCT national phase application in El Salvador with the National Center of Registries (CNR) (El Salvador) 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 El Salvador?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in El Salvador: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6): yes. Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted; refer to the Office for criteria.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in El Salvador
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated January 9, 2026. Amounts in USD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | USD 50 | See the CNR service catalogue for fees |
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 by the annexes to the IPER).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6): yes. Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted; refer to the Office for criteria.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in El Salvador. Any person residing in El Salvador may act; a lawyer must be authorized to practise in El Salvador. Power of attorney required if an agent is appointed.
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor if not in the Request (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17); two months from invitation
- Document evidencing a change of the applicant's name; two months from invitation
- Translation of the international application in three copies; two months from invitation
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in El Salvador
- Power of attorney if an agent is appointed
- Where applicable, nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing in electronic form
Other information
- Copy of the international application: not required
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- Forms: refer to the Office
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated January 9, 2026.
Patent filing in El Salvador: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in El Salvador?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in El Salvador after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6): yes. Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted; refer to the Office for criteria.
In which language must the application be filed in El Salvador?
Spanish. 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 by the annexes to the IPER).
Do I need a local patent attorney in El Salvador?
Required if the applicant is not resident in El Salvador. Any person residing in El Salvador may act; a lawyer must be authorized to practise in El Salvador. Power of attorney required if an agent is appointed.
Are there official fee reductions in El Salvador?
None
How much does patent filing in El Salvador 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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