Patent Filing in Uganda
File your PCT national phase application in Uganda with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) 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 Uganda?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Uganda: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted. Restoration of the right of priority available; criteria and fees from the Office.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Uganda
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated 15 September 2026. Amounts in UGX. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National processing fee (patents) | UGX 60,000 | Non-residents pay USD: 150 |
| Publication fee (patents) | UGX 50,000 | Non-residents pay USD: 50 |
| Grant fee (patents) | UGX 90,000 | Non-residents pay USD: 100 |
| Annual fee for the 2nd year (patents) | UGX 50,000 | Non-residents pay USD: 50; late payment surcharge 50,000 UGX (50 USD) |
| National processing fee (utility certificates) | UGX 30,000 | Non-residents pay USD: 50 |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
Chapter I (Article 22(1)): 30 months from the priority date; Chapter II (Article 39(1)(b)): 31 months from the priority date
Also available through ARIPO (31 months).
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (as amended, with any Article 19 statement, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): same parts, amended parts as per the IPER annexes.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted. Restoration of the right of priority available; criteria and fees from the Office.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Uganda; any advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Uganda
- Translation of the application furnished in triplicate
Other information
- Natural persons and legal entities without residence or principal place of business in Uganda must pay in USD
- Request for examination within three years of the international filing date; fee 150,000 UGX (250 USD)
- Restoration of lapsed applications/patents within six months after the grace period; fee 100,000 UGX (300 USD)
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated 15 September 2026.
Patent filing in Uganda: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Uganda?
30 months from the earliest priority date under Chapter I, and 31 months when a demand for international preliminary examination (Chapter II) was filed.
Can I enter the national phase in Uganda after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted. Restoration of the right of priority available; criteria and fees from the Office.
In which language must the application be filed in Uganda?
English. Under Article 22: description, claims (as amended, with any Article 19 statement, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): same parts, amended parts as per the IPER annexes.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Uganda?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Uganda; any advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
Are there official fee reductions in Uganda?
None
How much does patent filing in Uganda 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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