Patent Filing in Uruguay
File your PCT national phase application in Uruguay with the National Directorate of Industrial Property and Software Registry (DNPIRS) (Uruguay) 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 Uruguay?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Uruguay: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee equivalent in UYU of 3,363.10 UYI.
Fees reduced by up to 90% for public institutions, SMEs, associations and groups of producers, cooperatives, independent inventors and research centers (Art.
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Uruguay
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated 14 April 2026. Amounts in UYU. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents | Refer to the Office | |
| Utility models | Refer to the Office | |
| Fee for reinstatement of rights | Equivalent in UYU of 3,363.10 UYI | |
| Fee for restoration of the right of priority | Equivalent in UYU of 3,363.10 UYI |
Fee reductions: Fees reduced by up to 90% for public institutions, SMEs, associations and groups of producers, cooperatives, independent inventors and research centers (Art. 338 of Law 19355).
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Article 22(3)); no separate Chapter II limit given
Not bound by Chapter II of the PCT.
Translation
Description, claims (if amended, as filed and as amended), abstract and text matter of drawings.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee equivalent in UYU of 3,363.10 UYI. Restoration of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under 'due care'.
Agent and power of attorney
No agent requirement stated; applicants not domiciled in Uruguay must give an address for service in Uruguay. Any natural or legal person resident in Uruguay may act; power of attorney required if appointed.
Special requirements of the office
- Inventor's name and address, if not in the request (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Document showing the applicant's entitlement (Rule 4.17)
- Document evidencing a name change after filing not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Evidence of entitlement to claim priority where the applicant is not the applicant of the earlier application (Rule 4.17)
- Address for service in Uruguay, if not domiciled there
- Instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney)
- Verification of the translation
- Sequence listing in electronic form, where applicable
Other information
- Fees set in Indexed Units (UI) under Art. 117 of Law No. 17164 as amended, payable in UYU, updated monthly
- Colour drawings not accepted
- Annex UY.I (Fees) and national phase procedure: information not yet available
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated 14 April 2026.
Patent filing in Uruguay: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Uruguay?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Uruguay after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee equivalent in UYU of 3,363.10 UYI. Restoration of priority (Rule 49ter.2) accepted under 'due care'.
In which language must the application be filed in Uruguay?
Spanish. Description, claims (if amended, as filed and as amended), abstract and text matter of drawings.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Uruguay?
No agent requirement stated; applicants not domiciled in Uruguay must give an address for service in Uruguay. Any natural or legal person resident in Uruguay may act; power of attorney required if appointed.
Are there official fee reductions in Uruguay?
Fees reduced by up to 90% for public institutions, SMEs, associations and groups of producers, cooperatives, independent inventors and research centers (Art. 338 of Law 19355).
How much does patent filing in Uruguay 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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