Patent Filing in Sudan
File your PCT national phase application in Sudan with the Registrar General of Intellectual Property Department (Sudan) 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 Sudan?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Sudan: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Sudan
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated Applicable as from March 20, 2025 (no separate 'last updated' date stated). Amounts in SDG. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | SDG 50 |
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 ARIPO (31 months).
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (if amended, only as amended, together with any statement under Article 19), any text matter of drawings. Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings (if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted. Effect of restoration of priority by the receiving Office (Rule 49ter.1) accepted; requests for restoration (Rule 49ter.2) accepted; refer to the Office for criteria and fees.
Agent and power of attorney
Not required; an address for service in Sudan is required. May act: lawyers authorized to work in Sudan under the Legal Profession Act 1983 or substitute Act; chartered accountants authorized to work in Sudan; Sudanese nationals with a degree from a Sudanese university or equivalent; any Sudanese national with at least five years' experience in patents.
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)
- Address for service in Sudan
- If not complied with within the time limit, the Office will invite compliance within a time limit fixed in the invitation; list still subject to confirmation by the Office
Other information
- Copy of the international application: not required
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- Protection available: national (SD) and ARIPO (AP)
- Annex SD.I also lists: publication fee 15 SDG, annual fee per year 10 SDG, surcharge for late payment of annual fee 20 SDG, fee for correction of errors 20 SDG
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated Applicable as from March 20, 2025 (no separate 'last updated' date stated).
Patent filing in Sudan: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Sudan?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Sudan after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted. Effect of restoration of priority by the receiving Office (Rule 49ter.1) accepted; requests for restoration (Rule 49ter.2) accepted; refer to the Office for criteria and fees.
In which language must the application be filed in Sudan?
Arabic or English. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, only as amended, together with any statement under Article 19), any text matter of drawings. Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings (if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Sudan?
Not required; an address for service in Sudan is required. May act: lawyers authorized to work in Sudan under the Legal Profession Act 1983 or substitute Act; chartered accountants authorized to work in Sudan; Sudanese nationals with a degree from a Sudanese university or equivalent; any Sudanese national with at least five years' experience in patents.
Are there official fee reductions in Sudan?
None
How much does patent filing in Sudan 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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