Patent Filing in Jamaica
File your PCT national phase application in Jamaica with the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) 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 Jamaica?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Jamaica: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria; fee 4,500 JMD.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Jamaica
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated November 21, 2025. Amounts in JMD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: Filing fee | JMD 30,000 | |
| Utility models: Filing fee | JMD 10,000 |
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))
Standard PCT time limits shown; the office has not notified different limits.
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, together with any statement under Article 19), 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). Publication fee for the translation may be paid within two months of the invitation.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria; fee 4,500 JMD. Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under both criteria; fee 3,500 JMD.
Agent and power of attorney
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Jamaica. Any natural or legal person resident in Jamaica may act; appointment by power of attorney signed by the applicant (separate power of attorney requirement waived).
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor if not in the Request
- Statement justifying the applicant's right to the patent if the applicant is not the inventor
- Evidence of entitlement to claim priority if the applicant is not the applicant of the earlier application
- Document evidencing a change of applicant name after the international filing date not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Jamaica
- Instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney)
- Where applicable, nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing in electronic form
- Items 1 to 4: may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17; compliance after invitation within two months, subject to a fee (see Annex JM.I); items 5 to 7: time limit fixed in the invitation
Other information
- Copy of the international application required only if the Office has not received it from the International Bureau under Article 20 (e.g. early entry under Article 23(2) or 40(2))
- Colour drawings accepted under national law
- A utility model may be sought in addition to a patent
- Conversion between patent and utility model applications possible once before grant or refusal, fee 15,000 JMD
- Annex fees include translation publication fee (3,500 JMD up to 4 pages plus 500 JMD per additional page) and late payment surcharge of 25% of the annual fee
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated November 21, 2025.
Patent filing in Jamaica: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Jamaica?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Jamaica after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria; fee 4,500 JMD. Restoration of the right of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under both criteria; fee 3,500 JMD.
In which language must the application be filed in Jamaica?
English. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, together with any statement under Article 19), 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 Jamaica?
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Jamaica. Any natural or legal person resident in Jamaica may act; appointment by power of attorney signed by the applicant (separate power of attorney requirement waived).
Are there official fee reductions in Jamaica?
None
How much does patent filing in Jamaica 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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