Patent Filing in Kenya
File your PCT national phase application in Kenya with the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) 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 Kenya?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Kenya: key facts
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6). Restoration of priority accepted under the unintentional criterion (Rules 49ter.1 and 49ter.2).
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Kenya
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated November 13, 2025. Amounts in KES. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: national processing fee | KES 3,000 | USD 150 (payable in USD by payers not resident and without principal place of business in Kenya) |
| Patents: annual fee, 2nd year (late payment allowed with surcharge) | KES 2,000 | USD 300 |
| Utility models: national processing fee | KES 1,000 | USD 50 |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a))
Also available through ARIPO (31 months).
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (as amended, if amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6). Restoration of priority accepted under the unintentional criterion (Rules 49ter.1 and 49ter.2). Managing Director may excuse delays at his discretion
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant's ordinary residence or principal place of business is outside Kenya; agent must be registered to practise before the Office (Kenyan citizen)
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Kenya
- Nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing in electronic form
Other information
- ARIPO protection (AP) also available
- Copy of the international application required only if Form PCT/IB/308 not received and the IB has not sent a copy (e.g., early entry under Article 23(2))
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- Annex KE.I patents also lists: request for substantive examination 5,000 KES / 250 USD; publication 3,000 / 150; restoration of priority 1,000 / 50; annual fees up to 50,000 KES / 2,500 USD (20th year)
- Annual fees have a six-month grace period with surcharge (3,000 KES / 150 USD)
- Use of KIPI national processing request form (Annex KE.II) preferred but not required
- Conversion between patent and utility model possible before grant or refusal
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated November 13, 2025.
What you need to file in Kenya
A power of attorney is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Amendments at entry | Possible |
|---|---|
| Power of attorney | Yes |
| Office action extension | Possible |
| Office action extension fee | $ 150/Monnth/Only official + Law firm fee |
Patent filing in Kenya: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Kenya?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Kenya after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6). Restoration of priority accepted under the unintentional criterion (Rules 49ter.1 and 49ter.2). Managing Director may excuse delays at his discretion
In which language must the application be filed in Kenya?
English. Article 22: description, claims (as amended, if amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Kenya?
A local agent is required if the applicant is not resident in Kenya.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in Kenya?
None
How much does patent filing in Kenya 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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