Patent Filing in Jordan
File your PCT national phase application in Jordan with the Industrial Property Protection Directorate, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (Jordan) 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 Jordan?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Jordan: key facts
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under both the 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria; the fee is available from the Office.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Jordan
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated May 28, 2026. Amounts in JOD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee - filing by a company or organization | JOD 200 | Must be furnished or paid within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit. |
| Filing fee - filing by an individual | JOD 100 | Must be furnished or paid within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit. |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
Under PCT Article 22(1): 30 months from the priority date. Under PCT Article 39(1)(a): 30 months from the priority date.
Translation
Under PCT Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, plus 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 versions). Must be furnished or paid within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under both the 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria; the fee is available from the Office. The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office and accepts requests for restoration of the right of priority under both criteria.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Jordan. Any patent attorney or patent agent registered before the Office may act.
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor, if not given in the Request. May be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration. Invitation gives two months to comply; a fee applies (Annex JO.I).
- Evidence of entitlement to apply for or be granted a patent. May be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration. Invitation gives two months to comply; a fee applies (Annex JO.I).
- Evidence of entitlement to claim priority of the earlier application. May be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration. Invitation gives two months to comply; a fee applies (Annex JO.I).
- Document evidencing a change of name of the applicant if the change occurred after the international filing date.
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Jordan. Invitation gives two months to comply.
- Instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney). Invitation gives two months to comply.
- Verification of the translation of the international application.
- Furnishing, where applicable, of a nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing in electronic form.
Other information
- Translation errors can be corrected by reference to the international application as originally filed.
- Amendments are allowed in the national phase up to grant, provided the scope of the subject matter is not broadened.
- Examination: a patent is granted only after substantive examination. No request is needed; the applicant is invited to pay the examination fee (Annex JO.I) within 60 days of the invitation.
- Publication fee must be paid within 60 days of invitation after preliminary acceptance, or the application is considered null and void. Grant fee is payable before grant (Annex JO.I).
- Annual fees are payable for maintaining the patent in force (Annex JO.I). Late payment is possible within six months after the due date with a 50% surcharge.
- Color drawings are not accepted under national law.
- A copy of the international application is required only if the Office has not received one from the International Bureau under PCT Article 20, such as when an earlier national phase start is requested under Article 23(2) or 40(2).
- Fees must be paid in Jordanian dinars, in cash or by cheque, and must indicate the application number, the applicant's name, and the fee category.
- Deposits of microorganisms may be made with any Budapest Treaty depositary institution for purposes of procedure before the Office.
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated May 28, 2026.
What you need to file in Jordan
The original, legalized power of attorney is required.
The original, legalized assignment is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| POA formalities | Legalized, Original |
|---|---|
| Assignment / certificate of incorporation formalities | Legalized, Original |
| Legalization fee | USD 350 |
Patent filing in Jordan: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Jordan?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Jordan after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights is permitted under both the 'due care' and 'unintentional' criteria; the fee is available from the Office. The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office and accepts requests for restoration of the right of priority under both criteria.
In which language must the application be filed in Jordan?
Arabic. Under PCT Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, plus 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 versions). Must be furnished or paid within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Jordan?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Jordan. Any patent attorney or patent agent registered before the Office may act.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
The original, legalized power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Jordan?
None
How much does patent filing in Jordan 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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