Patent Filing in Turkmenistan
File your PCT national phase application in Turkmenistan with the State Service for Intellectual Property of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Turkmenistan: key facts
Reinstatement of rights under the unintentional criterion (Rule 49.6).
Fees reduced by 90% for individuals permanently residing in Turkmenistan.
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Turkmenistan
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated July 31, 2026. Amounts in USD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee (includes publication and limited examination for one independent claim) | USD 100 | Reduced by 90% for individuals permanently residing in Turkmenistan |
| Claim fee, each independent claim beyond the first | USD 30 | |
| Maintenance fee for patent (limited patent), 1st year | USD 50 | |
| Fee for reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) | USD 70 | |
| Fee for restoration of the right of priority | USD 70 | |
| Fee for correction or amendment after three months from filing | USD 30 | |
| Fee for suspension of grant of a limited patent | USD 50 | |
| Fee for request for patent examination | USD 120 | |
| Fee for conversion of a limited patent into a patent | USD 120 | |
| Fee for grant, registration and patent (or limited patent) publication | USD 400 |
Fee reductions: Fees reduced by 90% for individuals permanently residing in Turkmenistan; certain fees reduced by 50% or waived for socially protected categories (war veterans, disabled persons, students) on request; annual fees reduced by 50% after an open licence notice; refunds of overpaid fees within three years
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
31 months from the priority date (Articles 22(3) and 39(1)(b))
Also available through the Eurasian Patent Office (31 months).
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; amended parts only as amended by the annexes to the IPRP.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights under the unintentional criterion (Rule 49.6); request within three months after removal of the cause or within 12 months after expiry of the time limit, with fee (70 USD). Restoration of priority fee 70 USD
Agent and power of attorney
Applicants residing outside Turkmenistan must appoint a patent agent/attorney registered with the Office by power of attorney; not required for residents
Special requirements of the office
- Instrument of assignment of the priority application where applicants are not identical (Rule 4.17 declaration may satisfy)
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Turkmenistan
Other information
- Eurasian patents via EA route
- Copy of the international application not required in particular circumstances
- Colour drawings accepted
- Annual fees (USD), years 1 to 20: 50 rising to 650
- Inventor name and address must be in the request; otherwise three months from invitation
- Amendments without fee within three months after national phase entry
- Limited patents last 10 years and may be converted into patents
- Fees payable in USD (manats for residents)
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated July 31, 2026.
Patent filing in Turkmenistan: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Turkmenistan?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Turkmenistan after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights under the unintentional criterion (Rule 49.6); request within three months after removal of the cause or within 12 months after expiry of the time limit, with fee (70 USD). Restoration of priority fee 70 USD
In which language must the application be filed in Turkmenistan?
Turkmen. Article 22: description, claims (as amended, with any Article 19 statement), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; amended parts only as amended by the annexes to the IPRP.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Turkmenistan?
Applicants residing outside Turkmenistan must appoint a patent agent/attorney registered with the Office by power of attorney; not required for residents
Are there official fee reductions in Turkmenistan?
Fees reduced by 90% for individuals permanently residing in Turkmenistan; certain fees reduced by 50% or waived for socially protected categories (war veterans, disabled persons, students) on request; annual fees reduced by 50% after an open licence notice; refunds of overpaid fees within three years
How much does patent filing in Turkmenistan 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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