Patent Filing in North Korea
File your PCT national phase application in North Korea with the Intellectual Property Administration (IPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea 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 North Korea?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in North Korea: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in North Korea
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated March 13, 2025. Amounts in EUR. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: Filing fee | EUR 230 | Payable as the equivalent in KPW of 230 EUR |
| Additional fee for late furnishing of the translation, per month | EUR 30 | Payable as the equivalent in KPW of 30 EUR |
| Inventor's certificate | None |
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))
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).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted. Late translation may be filed within two months after the time limit with an additional fee (procedure section KP.01 mentions three months). Restoration of priority: effect of restoration by the receiving Office and requests under Rule 49ter.2 accepted, subject to the Office's criteria and fees.
Agent and power of attorney
Required only if the applicant is not resident in the DPRK. Any patent agent may act.
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor if not in the Request (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17)
- Inventor's declaration (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17)
- Assignment deed if the applicant is not the inventor (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17)
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in the DPRK
- Translation of the international application in two copies
- If not complied with within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit, the Office will invite compliance within two months
Other information
- If fees are not paid within the time limit, the Office will invite payment within two months from the invitation
- Copy of the international application: not required
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated March 13, 2025.
Patent filing in North Korea: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in North Korea?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in North Korea after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted. Late translation may be filed within two months after the time limit with an additional fee (procedure section KP.01 mentions three months). Restoration of priority: effect of restoration by the receiving Office and requests under Rule 49ter.2 accepted, subject to the Office's criteria and fees.
In which language must the application be filed in North Korea?
Korean. 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).
Do I need a local patent attorney in North Korea?
Required only if the applicant is not resident in the DPRK. Any patent agent may act.
Are there official fee reductions in North Korea?
None
How much does patent filing in North Korea 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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