Patent Filing in Honduras
File your PCT national phase application in Honduras with the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (Honduras) 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 Honduras?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Honduras: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted; Fee for reinstatement 3,000 HNL.
Fees reduced by 90% where the applicant is the inventor and declares that their economic situation prevents full payment.
20 years from the international filing date
Due every year from the 3rd year.
Utility model protection is available.
Official fees for patent filing in Honduras
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated 11 June 2026. Amounts in HNL. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | HNL 1,500 | |
| Annual fees | HNL 200 | Per year |
| Substantive examination fee | HNL 1,500 | |
| Fee for reinstatement | HNL 3,000 |
Fee reductions: Fees reduced by 90% where the applicant is the inventor and declares that their economic situation prevents full payment.
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a)); same for Chapter I and II
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (if amended, as filed and as amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (as filed and as amended by the IPER annexes).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted; Fee for reinstatement 3,000 HNL. Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Honduras; any attorney registered in Honduras, with power of attorney signed by the applicant.
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor, if not in the request (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Document evidencing a change of the applicant's name
- Declaration of the applicant's entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent (Rule 4.17)
- Declaration of entitlement to claim priority where the applicant is not the applicant of the earlier application (Rule 4.17)
- Translation of the international application in three copies
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Honduras
- Power of attorney if an agent is appointed
- Nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing in electronic form, where applicable
Other information
- Colour drawings accepted
- Annual fees payable in advance from the third year, six-month grace with surcharge
- Divisional application fee 2,000 HNL; conversion fee 1,000 HNL (Annex HN.I)
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated 11 June 2026.
What you need to file in Honduras
Filing requirements in detail
| Extension of the filing deadline | NO |
|---|---|
| Late translation allowed | No |
Patent filing in Honduras: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Honduras?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Honduras after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted; Fee for reinstatement 3,000 HNL. Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria.
In which language must the application be filed in Honduras?
Spanish. Under Article 22: description, claims (if amended, as filed and as amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (as filed and as amended by the IPER annexes).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Honduras?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Honduras; any attorney registered in Honduras, with power of attorney signed by the applicant.
Are there official fee reductions in Honduras?
Fees reduced by 90% where the applicant is the inventor and declares that their economic situation prevents full payment.
Is utility model protection available in Honduras?
Utility model protection is available.
How much does patent filing in Honduras 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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