Patent Filing in Eurasia (EAPO)
File your PCT national phase application in the Eurasian region (EAPO) with the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) 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 Eurasia (EAPO)?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Eurasia (EAPO): key facts
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under the unintentional criterion.
National fees are reduced by 90% where the applicant (or each applicant) is a natural person who is a national or resident of an EAPC Contracting State.
Request examination within six months from publication by the International Bureau.
20 years from the international filing date
Due every year after the Eurasian patent is granted.
Official fees for patent filing in Eurasia (EAPO)
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated June 11, 2026. Amounts in RUB. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unitary procedural fee (for filing, search, publication and other processing) | RUB 70,000 | Reduced by 40% where an international search report has been established by the EAPO; by 25% where established by an Office acting as an ISA under the PCT |
| Claim fee for each claim: in excess of five | RUB 7,000 | |
| Claim fee for each claim: in excess of 20 | RUB 7,500 | |
| Claim fee for each claim: in excess of 50 | RUB 8,000 | |
| Examination fee: for one invention | RUB 70,000 | |
| Examination fee: for a group of inventions including one independent claim | RUB 70,000 | |
| Examination fee: additional fee for the 2nd independent claim | RUB 40,000 | |
| Examination fee: additional fee for each independent claim in excess of two claims | RUB 25,000 |
Fee reductions: National fees are reduced by 90% where the applicant (or each applicant) is a natural person who is a national or resident of an EAPC Contracting State; by 70% where each applicant is a state science or state educational organization of an EAPC state; by 10% where each applicant is a legal person with a principal place of business in an EAPC state; and by 50% where each applicant is a natural person who is a national or resident of a state listed on the Office's website. The unitary procedural fee is reduced by 40% or 25% as shown in the fee notes.
Regional phase entry requirements
Time limit
Under PCT Article 22(3) (Chapter I) and Article 39(1)(b) (Chapter II): 31 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 any part was amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under the unintentional criterion. The summary lists a fee for reinstatement of 35,000 RUB and, in a second entry, a fee for reinstatement of 70,000 RUB. The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (PCT Rule 49ter.1) and requests for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2) under the unintentional criterion.
Agent and power of attorney
An agent is required only if the applicant has neither a residence nor a principal place of business in an EAPC state. The agent must be a legal practitioner qualified in patent matters in an EAPC state and inscribed in the Office's register of patent attorneys.
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor, if not furnished in the request part of the international application; this may be satisfied by a declaration under PCT Rule 4.17
- Appointment of an agent, if the applicant has neither a residence nor a principal place of business in an EAPC state
- Instrument of assignment of the priority right, where the applicants are not identical; this may be satisfied by a declaration under PCT Rule 4.17
Other information
- National fees must be paid within the time limit under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
- The translation and the unitary procedural fee must be furnished or paid within two months after the applicable time limit, or within two months of a special request for early entry.
- The Office does not accept color drawings under its national law.
- A copy of the international application is not required in particular circumstances.
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated June 11, 2026.
What you need to file in Eurasia (EAPO)
A power of attorney is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | Yes |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | NO |
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Possible |
| Examination request at entry | Yes |
| Power of attorney | Yes |
| Office action extension | 12 Months |
| Office action extension fee | 25 $ for each of the first two months / The Official fee for each subsequent month of extension increases by 25 $ compared to each previous month. |
Patent filing in Eurasia (EAPO): questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in the Eurasian region (EAPO)?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in the Eurasian region (EAPO) after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under the unintentional criterion.
In which language must the application be filed in the Eurasian region (EAPO)?
Russian. 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 any part was amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Do I need a local patent attorney in the Eurasian region (EAPO)?
An agent is required only if the applicant has neither a residence nor a principal place of business in an EAPC state. The agent must be a legal practitioner qualified in patent matters in an EAPC state and inscribed in the Office's register of patent attorneys.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in the Eurasian region (EAPO)?
National fees are reduced by 90% where the applicant (or each applicant) is a natural person who is a national or resident of an EAPC Contracting State; by 70% where each applicant is a state science or state educational organization of an EAPC state; by 10% where each applicant is a legal person with a principal place of business in an EAPC state.
How does examination work in the Eurasian region (EAPO)?
Request examination within six months from publication by the International Bureau.
How much does patent filing in Eurasia (EAPO) 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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