Patent Filing in Laos
File your PCT national phase application in Laos with the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Science and Technology (Lao People's Democratic Republic) 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 Laos?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Laos: key facts
Reinstatement of rights is permitted (PCT Rule 49.6: Yes).
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Laos
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated April 1, 2025. Amounts in LAK. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | LAK 200,000 | Amounts stated in Lao Kip (KIP). Must be paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1). |
| Formality examination fee | LAK 100,000 | Must be paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1). |
| Consultation fee | LAK 100,000 | Must be paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1). |
| Publication fee | LAK 400,000 | Must be paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1). |
| Service fee | LAK 300,000 | Must be paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1). |
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
Must be furnished within 90 days after entry into the national phase. Under PCT Article 22: description, claims (if amended, only as amended, together with any PCT 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, only as amended by the annexes to the international preliminary examination report).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights is permitted (PCT Rule 49.6: Yes). The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (PCT Rule 49ter.1: Yes). The Office accepts requests for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2: Yes); refer to the Office for the applicable criteria and any fee.
Agent and power of attorney
An agent must be appointed if the applicant is not resident in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Any attorney or lawyer registered in the Lao People's Democratic Republic can act as agent.
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in the Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Name of the inventor if it has not been furnished in the Request part of the international application (may be satisfied by a declaration under PCT Rule 4.17)
- Evidence of entitlement to file (may be satisfied by a declaration under PCT Rule 4.17)
- Evidence of entitlement to claim priority (may be satisfied by a declaration 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 Form PCT/IB/306
- Furnishing, where applicable, of a nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing and related table in electronic form
Other information
- For the Rule 51bis requirements not already complied with within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office will invite compliance within three months from receipt of the invitation.
- The inventor's name and address may be given in the request or furnished later.
- A copy of the international application is needed only if Form PCT/IB/308 was not received and the Office has not received a copy from the International Bureau under PCT Article 20 (for example, where an earlier national phase start is requested under PCT Article 23(2)).
- Fees must be paid in Lao Kip and each payment must indicate the application number, the applicant's name, and the fee category.
- Payment may be made by cash or bank transfer to the Banque pour le commerce exterieur Lao, account name Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Science and Technology, account number 010.01.452100100067.6.
- The Office does not accept filing of documents by facsimile (PCT Rule 92.4).
- Evidence of mailing may be accepted for delivery by DHL, EMS, Federal Express, or TNT (PCT Rule 82.1).
- Special provisions for deposit of microorganisms or biological material: No.
- Color drawings: refer to the Office.
- Procedure in the national phase: information not yet available.
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated April 1, 2025.
Patent filing in Laos: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Laos?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Laos after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights is permitted (PCT Rule 49.6: Yes). The Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (PCT Rule 49ter.1: Yes). The Office accepts requests for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2: Yes); refer to the Office for the applicable criteria and any fee.
In which language must the application be filed in Laos?
Lao. Must be furnished within 90 days after entry into the national phase. Under PCT Article 22: description, claims (if amended, only as amended, together with any PCT Article 19 statement), any text matter of drawings, and abstract.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Laos?
An agent must be appointed if the applicant is not resident in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Any attorney or lawyer registered in the Lao People's Democratic Republic can act as agent.
Are there official fee reductions in Laos?
None
How much does patent filing in Laos 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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