Patent Filing in Iraq
File your PCT national phase application in Iraq with the Iraqi Patent Office (IQPO) 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 Iraq?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Iraq: key facts
Reinstatement of rights permitted (PCT Rule 49.6): Yes.
None
Yes
20 years from the international filing date
Utility model protection is not available.
Official fees for patent filing in Iraq
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated November 13, 2025. Amounts in IQD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | IQD 77,075 | Also stated as 55 USD. |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
Under PCT Article 22(3): 31 months from the priority date. Under PCT Article 39(1)(b): 31 months from the priority date.
Standard PCT time limits shown; the office has not notified different limits.
Translation
Under PCT Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), any text matter of drawings, and abstract. Under PCT Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, and abstract (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER). Must be furnished or paid within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit. Translation must be furnished in three copies.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights permitted (PCT Rule 49.6): Yes. Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (PCT Rule 49ter.1): Yes. Requests for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2): accepted, applying both the unintentional and due care criteria.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Iraq. Any patent attorney or patent agent registered before the Office can act. The instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney) must be furnished.
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor if not indicated in the Request part of the international application. May be satisfied by a declaration made under PCT Rule 4.17.
- Declaration as to the applicant's entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent. May be satisfied by a declaration made under PCT Rule 4.17.
- Declaration as to the applicant's entitlement to claim priority of the earlier application. May be satisfied by a declaration made under PCT Rule 4.17.
- Document evidencing a change of name of the applicant if the change occurred after the international filing date and has not been reflected in a notification from the International Bureau (Form PCT/IB/306).
- Representation by an agent if the applicant is not resident in Iraq.
- Instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney).
Other information
- If the special requirements are not complied with within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office will invite compliance within two months of receiving the invitation.
- A copy of the international application is required only if the Office has not received one from the International Bureau under PCT Article 20. This may apply where the applicant expressly requests an earlier start of the national phase under PCT Article 23(2) or 40(2).
- Translation of the international application must be furnished in three copies.
- Acceptance of color drawings under national law: refer to the Office.
- Forms: refer to the Office.
- The procedure in the national phase: information not yet available.
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated November 13, 2025.
What you need to file in Iraq
A legalized power of attorney is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Late translation allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Possible |
| Examination request at entry | Yes |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Legalized POA |
Patent filing in Iraq: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Iraq?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Iraq after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights permitted (PCT Rule 49.6): Yes. Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (PCT Rule 49ter.1): Yes. Requests for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2): accepted, applying both the unintentional and due care criteria.
In which language must the application be filed in Iraq?
Arabic. Under PCT Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement), any text matter of drawings, and abstract. Under PCT Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, and abstract (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Iraq?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Iraq. Any patent attorney or patent agent registered before the Office can act. The instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney) must be furnished.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A legalized power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Iraq?
None
Is utility model protection available in Iraq?
Utility model protection is not available.
How much does patent filing in Iraq 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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