Patent Filing in Sweden
File your PCT national phase application in Sweden with the Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV) 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 Sweden?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Sweden: key facts
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee for reinstatement of rights (reestablishment of rights) 2,000 SEK.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Sweden
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated 18 September 2026. Amounts in SEK. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry fee | SEK 500 | Filing fee components payable within the Article 22/39(1) time limit |
| Search fee | SEK 2,500 | |
| Claim fee for each claim in excess of 10 | SEK 150 | |
| Additional fee for late furnishing of translation or copy | SEK 500 | |
| Annual fee for the first two years | None | |
| Annual fee for the 3rd year | SEK 1,600 | Due on the last day of the month containing the 24-month anniversary of the international filing date |
| Fee for reinstatement of rights (reestablishment of rights) | SEK 2,000 |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
31 months from the priority date (Articles 22(3) and 39(1)(b)); same for Chapter I and II
Also available through the European Patent Office (31 months).
Translation
If the filing fee is paid within the time limit, the translation may be filed within two months after it with the late-furnishing fee. Under Article 22: description, claims (as filed or as amended, at applicant's option), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (as filed or as amended by the IPER annexes, at applicant's option).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee for reinstatement of rights (reestablishment of rights) 2,000 SEK. Restoration of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under 'due care'.
Agent and power of attorney
Any natural or legal person can act as agent; no agent requirement stated.
Special requirements of the office
- Inventor's name and address, if not in the request (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
Other information
- European patent via EP
- Colour drawings not accepted
- Full fee schedule (annual fees years 4-20) in Annex SE.I
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated 18 September 2026.
Patent filing in Sweden: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Sweden?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Sweden after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee for reinstatement of rights (reestablishment of rights) 2,000 SEK. Restoration of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under 'due care'.
In which language must the application be filed in Sweden?
English or Swedish. If the filing fee is paid within the time limit, the translation may be filed within two months after it with the late-furnishing fee. Under Article 22: description, claims (as filed or as amended, at applicant's option), text matter of drawings, abstract.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Sweden?
Any natural or legal person can act as agent; no agent requirement stated.
Are there official fee reductions in Sweden?
None
How much does patent filing in Sweden 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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