Patent Filing in Portugal
File your PCT national phase application in Portugal with the National Institute of Industrial Property (Portugal) 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 Portugal?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Portugal: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 192.63 EUR (online) or 385.26 EUR (paper).
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20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Portugal
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated July 2, 2026. Amounts in EUR. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: Filing fee (includes publication and examination) | EUR 128.42 | Online filing; paper filing: 256.84 |
| Utility models: Filing fee (includes publication and examination) | EUR 224.75 | Online filing; paper filing: 449.50 |
| Fee for reinstatement of rights | EUR 192.63 | Online filing; paper filing: 385.26 |
| Surcharge for late furnishing of translation or late payment of fees | EUR 50% of the filing fee |
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))
Also available through the European Patent Office (31 months).
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (if amended, only as amended), any text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 192.63 EUR (online) or 385.26 EUR (paper). Translation or fees may be furnished within one month after expiry of the time limit with a surcharge of 50% of the filing fee. Restoration of priority accepted under the 'due care' criterion.
Agent and power of attorney
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Portugal. An official industrial property agent, an appointed lawyer, or a registered representative 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)
- Deed of assignment or transfer 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 Portugal, unless an email address or fax number is provided
Other information
- Copy of the international application: not required
- Colour drawings accepted only where justified by the technical field
- Office is designated/elected Office for national (PT) and European (EP) protection
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated July 2, 2026.
Patent filing in Portugal: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Portugal?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Portugal after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 192.63 EUR (online) or 385.26 EUR (paper). Translation or fees may be furnished within one month after expiry of the time limit with a surcharge of 50% of the filing fee. Restoration of priority accepted under the 'due care' criterion.
In which language must the application be filed in Portugal?
Portuguese. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, only as amended), any text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Portugal?
Required only if the applicant is not resident in Portugal. An official industrial property agent, an appointed lawyer, or a registered representative may act.
Are there official fee reductions in Portugal?
None
How much does patent filing in Portugal 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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