Patent Filing in Guatemala
File your PCT national phase application in Guatemala with the Registry of Intellectual Property (Guatemala) 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 Guatemala?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Guatemala: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Utility model protection is available.
Official fees for patent filing in Guatemala
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated March 13, 2025. Amounts in GTQ. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: Filing fee | GTQ 2,500 | |
| Utility models: Filing fee | GTQ 1,000 |
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) permitted. Effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (Rule 49ter.1) accepted; requests for restoration (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under both 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Guatemala; power of attorney required if an agent is appointed. Any attorney registered in Guatemala may act.
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)
- Declaration as to the applicant's entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17)
- Declaration as to the applicant's entitlement to claim priority (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17)
- Document evidencing a change of the applicant's name
- Translation of the international application in two copies
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Guatemala, with power of attorney
- Where applicable, nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing in electronic form
- For items 1 to 5, if not complied with within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office will invite compliance within three months from the invitation
Other information
- Copy of the international application required in particular circumstances
- Colour drawings accepted
- Certificate of deposit of microorganisms must be translated into Spanish at national phase entry
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated March 13, 2025.
What you need to file in Guatemala
A legalized power of attorney is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | NO |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | No |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Legalized POA |
Patent filing in Guatemala: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Guatemala?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Guatemala after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted. Effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (Rule 49ter.1) accepted; requests for restoration (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under both 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria.
In which language must the application be filed in Guatemala?
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 Guatemala?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Guatemala; power of attorney required if an agent is appointed. Any attorney registered in Guatemala may act.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A legalized power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Guatemala?
None
Is utility model protection available in Guatemala?
Utility model protection is available.
How much does patent filing in Guatemala 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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