Patent Filing in Saint Kitts and Nevis
File your PCT national phase application in Saint Kitts and Nevis with the Intellectual Property Office of St. Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Saint Kitts and Nevis: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated March 13, 2025. Amounts in XCD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: Filing fee | XCD 400 | |
| Utility certificate: Filing fee | XCD 400 |
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 by the annexes to the IPER).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted. Restoration of priority: effect of restoration by the receiving Office accepted; requests under Rule 49ter.2 accepted under both 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria, to be made within one month of national phase entry.
Agent and power of attorney
Required only if the applicant is not a resident of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Any attorney or lawyer registered in Saint Kitts and Nevis may act.
Special requirements of the office
- Statement justifying the applicant's right to the patent where the applicant is not the inventor (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17); two months from invitation
- Evidence of entitlement to claim priority where the applicant is not the applicant of the earlier application (may be satisfied by a declaration under Rule 4.17); two months from invitation
- Instrument of assignment if the applicant changed after the international filing date
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not a resident of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Other information
- Copy of the international application: not required
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- A utility certificate instead of a patent must be requested when performing the Article 22 or 39 acts
- Other fees (publication, amendment, annual, opposition, priority restoration, conversion) are in Annex KN.I
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated March 13, 2025.
Patent filing in Saint Kitts and Nevis: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Saint Kitts and Nevis after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted. Restoration of priority: effect of restoration by the receiving Office accepted; requests under Rule 49ter.2 accepted under both 'unintentional' and 'due care' criteria, to be made within one month of national phase entry.
In which language must the application be filed in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
English. 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 by the annexes to the IPER).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Required only if the applicant is not a resident of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Any attorney or lawyer registered in Saint Kitts and Nevis may act.
Are there official fee reductions in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
None
How much does patent filing in Saint Kitts and Nevis 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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