Patent Filing in Morocco
File your PCT national phase application in Morocco with the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) 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 Morocco?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Morocco: key facts
Reinstatement of rights under the unintentional criterion (conditions of Article 14.4 of Law 17/97); fee 4,000 MAD (reduced 2,000).
Reduced amounts for natural persons (nationals, or foreigners from countries eligible for PCT fee reductions) and qualifying Moroccan applicants (very small…
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Morocco
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated July 2, 2024. Amounts in MAD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | MAD 1,000 | Online: 750. Reduced: 500 (online 250). VAT 20% applies |
| Publication fee | MAD 1,000 | Online: 750. Reduced: 500 (online 250) |
| Additional publication fee, per claim over 10 | MAD 400 | Reduced: 160 |
| Search report with opinion on patentability | MAD 8,000 | Online: 6,000. Reduced: 4,000 (online 2,000) |
| Grant fee | MAD 4,000 | Online: 3,000. Reduced: 2,000 (online 1,000) |
| Patent certificate in paper format | MAD 4,000 | Plus 10 per page. Online: 3,000. Reduced: 2,000 (online 1,000) |
| Restoration or extension of term of protection | MAD 2,000 | Reduced: 500 |
| Extension of protection period | MAD 40,000 | Reduced: 10,000 |
| Reinstatement of rights | MAD 4,000 | Reduced: 2,000 |
Fee reductions: Reduced amounts for natural persons (nationals, or foreigners from countries eligible for PCT fee reductions) and qualifying Moroccan applicants (very small enterprises, SMEs, self-employed entrepreneurs, craftsmen, universities, R&D institutions); lower amounts for online filing
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
31 months from the priority date (Articles 22(3) and 39(1)(b))
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, both as filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights under the unintentional criterion (conditions of Article 14.4 of Law 17/97); fee 4,000 MAD (reduced 2,000). Continuation of proceedings within two months after a missed time limit with fees. Office accepts requests for restoration of priority but not the effect of RO restoration
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Morocco; natural or legal person resident in Morocco. Power of attorney required unless the agent is on OMPIC's patent attorney list
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Morocco
- Instrument of assignment where the applicant changed after the international filing date
- Document evidencing a change of applicant's name after the international filing date not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
Other information
- Entry on Form B1; filing and search fees payable within one month of entry; missing documents within three months or application considered withdrawn
- Colour drawings not accepted under national law
- Copy of the international application required only if Form PCT/IB/308 not received and the IB has not sent a copy
- Annual fees: 1,000 MAD (2nd to 5th year; reduced 250) up to 10,000 MAD (16th to 20th year; reduced 2,500); late payment 25% per month of delay, minimum 240 MAD; six-month grace period
- Further processing: 50% of the amount due for the relevant proceedings
- Provisional protection from international publication (Law 17-97)
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated July 2, 2024.
What you need to file in Morocco
A simple signed power of attorney is sufficient.
Not required.
Filing requirements in detail
| POA formalities | Simple signed |
|---|---|
| Assignment / certificate of incorporation formalities | Not required |
| Legalization fee | USD 140 |
Patent filing in Morocco: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Morocco?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Morocco after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights under the unintentional criterion (conditions of Article 14.4 of Law 17/97); fee 4,000 MAD (reduced 2,000). Continuation of proceedings within two months after a missed time limit with fees. Office accepts requests for restoration of priority but not the effect of RO restoration
In which language must the application be filed in Morocco?
Arabic or French. Article 22: description, claims (as filed and as amended, with any Article 19 statement, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, both as filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Morocco?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Morocco; natural or legal person resident in Morocco. Power of attorney required unless the agent is on OMPIC's patent attorney list
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A simple signed power of attorney is sufficient.
Are there official fee reductions in Morocco?
Reduced amounts for natural persons (nationals, or foreigners from countries eligible for PCT fee reductions) and qualifying Moroccan applicants (very small enterprises, SMEs, self-employed entrepreneurs, craftsmen, universities, R&D institutions); lower amounts for online filing
How much does patent filing in Morocco 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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