Patent Filing in Tunisia
File your PCT national phase application in Tunisia with the National Institute for Standardization and Industrial Property (INNORPI) 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 Tunisia?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Tunisia: key facts
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6)
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Tunisia
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated March 19, 2026. Amounts in TND. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee and 1st annual fee | TND 140 | Subject to 19% VAT |
| Claim fee, per claim in excess of 10 | TND 30 | Per claim; subject to 19% VAT |
| Annual fee, 2nd to 5th year | TND 50 | Per year; subject to 19% VAT |
| Annual fee, 6th to 10th year | TND 130 | Per year; subject to 19% VAT |
| Annual fee, 11th to 15th year | TND 265 | Per year; subject to 19% VAT |
| Annual fee, 16th to 20th year | TND 500 | Per year; subject to 19% VAT |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Article 22(1) and Article 39(1)(a); same for Chapter I and II)
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (only as amended, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): same parts, amended parts only as amended in the IPER annexes. Due within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6)
Agent and power of attorney
Agent resident in Tunisia required if the applicant is not resident in Tunisia; any natural or legal person resident in Tunisia may act
Special requirements of the office
- Document evidencing an applicant's name change after the international filing date, if not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Representation by an agent if the applicant is not resident in Tunisia
- Instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney)
Other information
- Fees are subject to 19% VAT
- Office accepts restoration of priority by receiving Office and requests for restoration (criteria/fee from the Office)
- Copy of the international application not required in particular circumstances
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- Formal and substantive examination; three months to respond to invitations
- Annual fees due on last day of month of filing anniversary; six-month grace period with late fee
- Fees payable in Tunisian dinar by cash or cheque
- National phase entry form available (Annex TN.II)
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated March 19, 2026.
Patent filing in Tunisia: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Tunisia?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Tunisia after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights permitted (Rule 49.6)
In which language must the application be filed in Tunisia?
Arabic, English or French. Under Article 22: description, claims (only as amended, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): same parts, amended parts only as amended in the IPER annexes. Due within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Tunisia?
Agent resident in Tunisia required if the applicant is not resident in Tunisia; any natural or legal person resident in Tunisia may act
Are there official fee reductions in Tunisia?
None
How much does patent filing in Tunisia 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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