WIPO - PCT Applicant's Guide IR - Iran (islamische Republik)
Zentrum für geistiges Eigentum (Islamische Republik Iran)

    Applicable as from 1. Januar 2026
    (published on 13. November 2025)

    Summary of latest changes in this version
    RO: RO fees
    List of changes

    [MT] Nützliche Informationen zu den Ferienwohnungen

    [MT] Der PCT-Anmelderleitfaden wird fast wöchentlich mit Informationen aktualisiert, die vom Internationalen Büro eingehen.
    In case of question, please contact the Office or the International Bureau: pct.guide@wipo.int.
    [MT] Liste der in diesem Dokument verwendeten Abkürzungen :
    Office: Intellectual Property Center (Islamic Republic of Iran)
    IPA: Industrial Property Protection Act, 2024
    PR: Executive Regulations of the Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks Registration Act, 2009
    [MT] Liste der in diesem Dokument verwendeten Währungen :
    IRR (Iranian rial), USD (US dollar)
    [MT] Länder und Büros Information :
    The list of acronyms used for Offices is no longer shown as it has been integrated in the mouseover functionality for each ST.3 code shown in this document.
    Refer to List of WIPO Standards, Recommendations and Guidelines formerly Annex K, List of country names and two-letter codes. It includes a list of short names and two-letter codes accepted for use in indicating States, other entities and intergovernmental organizations and their Offices in documents relating to international applications under the PCT. The list is as set out in WIPO Standard ST.3.
    Also refer to PCT Contracting States formerly Annex A.
    [MT] Büroprofil
    For more technical information about the Office, refer to ePCT Office profile.
    [MT] PCT Vorbehalte, Erklärungen, Notifizierungen und Unvereinbarkeiten
    Artikel 64(5)
    Refer to the full list.
    [MT] Büro Geschlossene Termine
    The Office is closed weekly on Thursday and Friday
    Additional closed dates can be consulted on the Office Closed dates page

    [MT] Internationale Phase

    [MT] Anhang B - Angaben über Vertragsstaaten oder zwischenstaatliche Organisationen

    [MT] Vertragsstaat :
    Iran (islamische Republik)
    [MT] Zwei-Buchstaben-Code :
    IR
    [MT] Name des Büros:
    Zentrum für geistiges Eigentum (Islamische Republik Iran)
    Ort :
    Mellat Building
    Phayazbakhsh Ave.
    Imam Khomeini Square
    Tehran 1114678111
    Islamic Republic of Iran
    [MT] Postanschrift :
    Same as above
    [MT] Telefon :
    (98-21) 6392 3361
    [MT] E-Mail :
    irpct@ssaa.ir
    [MT] Website :
    [MT] Fax :
    (98-21) 6675 1799
    [MT] Nimmt das Amt die Einreichung von Unterlagen per Telefax oder auf ähnliche Weise an ( Regel 92.4 PCT )?
    Nein
    [MT] Versendet das Amt Mitteilungen über internationale Anmeldungen per E-Mail?
    Nein
    [MT] Würde das Amt bei Verlust oder Verspätung einen Nachweis über die Versendung eines Schriftstücks akzeptieren, wenn ein anderer Zustelldienst als die Postbehörden in Anspruch genommen wird ( Regel 82.1 PCT )?
    Nein
    [MT] Ist das Amt bereit, Anmeldern die Möglichkeit zu geben, Anmeldungen dem WIPO-Digitalzugangsdienst für Prioritätsdokumente ( DAS ) ( Regel 17.1 b - bis PCT ) zur Verfügung zu stellen?
    More information about WIPO DAS is available at: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/das.
    Yes, the Office is prepared to allow applicants to make international and national applications available to the WIPO DAS
    [MT] Zuständiges(e) Anmeldeamt(e) für internationale Anmeldungen, die von Staatsangehörigen oder Einwohnern dieses Staates eingereicht werden:
    IB,
    IR
    [MT] Beschränkt die nationale Gesetzgebung die Einreichung internationaler Anmeldungen bei ausländischen Ämtern?
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] Zuständige benannte ( oder gewählte ) Stelle (n ) für diesen Staat :
    Refer to corresponding National Phase.
    IR
    [MT] Arten des Schutzes, die über das PCT angeboten werden:
    Patents
    [MT] Vom Amt akzeptierte Zahlungsarten :
    The payment of fees should be effected in Iranian rial. All payments must indicate the application number, the name of the applicant and the type of fee being paid.
    Payments by bank transfer should be made to the following bank:
    Central Bank of Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Bank Account No.
    IR150100004001013201029166
    Deposit ID
    337013282140111006806000000000
    [MT] Verfügbarkeit nach nationalem Recht für eine internationale Typrecherche ( Artikel 15 PCT) :
    None
    [MT] Vorläufiger Schutz nach internationaler Veröffentlichung :
    None
    [MT] Informationen von Interesse, wenn dieser Vertragsstaat benannt ( oder gewählt ) wird
    [MT] Zeitpunkt, zu dem Name und Anschrift des Erfinders anzugeben sind:
    May be in the request or may be furnished within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    [MT] Gibt es besondere Bestimmungen für die Ablage von Mikroorganismen und anderem biologischem Material?
    Nein

    [MT] Anhang C - Annahmestelle

    [MT] Zuständige Empfangsstelle für Staatsangehörige und Einwohner von :
    Iran (islamische Republik)
    [MT] Sprache, in der internationale Anmeldungen eingereicht werden können:
    English,
    Farsi
    [MT] Sprache, die für sprachabhängigen Freitext in der Reihenfolgenauflistung akzeptiert wird:
    The Office has not specifically notified the International Bureau of the language that it accepts under PCT Rule 12.1(d).
    English or Farsi; or both
    [MT] Sprache, in der der Antrag eingereicht werden kann:
    English
    Number of copies required by the receiving Office if the international application is filed on paper:
    1
    [MT] Akzeptiert das Anmeldeamt die Einreichung internationaler Anmeldungen in elektronischer Form?
    Where the international application is filed in electronic form in accordance with and to the extent provided for in Part 7 and Annex F of the Administrative Instructions, the total amount of the international filing fee is reduced (refer to “Fees payable to the RO”).
    Where the international application contains a sequence listing as a separate part of the description, this must be furnished in accordance with Annex C of the Administrative Instructions, that is, in compliance with WIPO Standard ST.26 XML format; no fees are due for sequence listings filed in this format. If the receiving Office does not accept international applications in electronic form in such format, the international application will be transmitted to the International Bureau as receiving Office (PCT Rule 19.4(a)(ii-bis)).
    For the relevant notification by the Office, refer to the Official Notices (PCT Gazette) dated 21 April 2016, pages 81 et seq.
    Yes, the Office accepts electronic filing via ePCT-Filing
    [MT] Nimmt das Anmeldeamt die Einreichung von Unterlagen vor der Umwandlung an und wenn ja, in welchem Format ( § 706 der PCT-Verwaltungsvorschriften )?
    Yes, any format
    [MT] Akzeptiert das Anmeldeamt die Einbeziehung durch Verweis ( Regel 20.6 PCT )?
    Ja
    [MT] Nimmt das Anmeldeamt die Einreichung von Farbzeichnungen auf informeller Basis an und übermittelt sie dem Internationalen Büro?
    Ja
    [MT] Nimmt das Anmeldeamt Anträge auf Wiederherstellung des Prioritätsrechts an ( Regel 26bis.3 PCT )?
    Yes, please refer to the Office for the applicable criteria and/or any fee payable for such requests
    [MT] Zuständige internationale Recherchenbehörde :
    CN,
    EP,
    IN,
    RU
    [MT] Zuständige Behörde für die internationale vorläufige Prüfung :
    IN,
    RU

    CN,
    EP

    The Office is competent only if the international search is or has been carried out by that Office.
    Fees payable to the RO:
    [MT] Übermittlungsgebühr :
    [MT] — für natürliche Personen
    500,000 IRR
    [MT] — für juristische Personen
    2,500,000 IRR
    [MT] Internationale Anmeldegebühr :
    This fee is reduced by 90% if certain conditions apply (refer to Annex C(IB)).
    Equivalent in IRR of 1,667 USD
    [MT] Gebühr pro Blatt über 30 :
    This fee is reduced by 90% if certain conditions apply (refer to Annex C(IB)).
    Equivalent in IRR of 19 USD
    [MT] Ermäßigungen ( unter Gebührentabelle, Posten 4 ) :
    For the relevant notification by the Office, refer to the Official Notices (PCT Gazette) dated 21 April 2016, pages 81 et seq.
    [MT] Elektronische Einreichung ( Antrag in Zeichenkodierung ) :
    Equivalent in IRR of 251 USD
    [MT] Elektronische Einreichung ( Antrag, Beschreibung, Ansprüche und Zusammenfassung in Zeichenkodierung ) :
    Equivalent in IRR of 376 USD
    [MT] Suchgebühr :
    Equivalent in IRR of the search fee payable to the International Searching Authority chosen by the applicant:
    Refer to
    Annex D(CN)
    Annex D(EP)
    Annex D(IN)
    Annex D(RU)
    [MT] Gebühr für Prioritätsdokument ( Regel 17.1 b) PCT) :
    [MT] — für natürliche Personen
    500,000 IRR
    [MT] — für juristische Personen
    2,500,000 IRR
    [MT] Gebühr für den Antrag auf Wiedereinsetzung in den vorigen Stand des Prioritätsrechts ( Regel 26bis.3 d) PCT):
    [MT] — für natürliche Personen
    500,000 IRR
    [MT] — für juristische Personen
    2,500,000 IRR
    [MT] Ist ein Bevollmächtigter vom Anmeldeamt verlangt?
    No, if the applicant resides in the Islamic Republic of Iran
    Yes, if the applicant is a non-resident
    [MT] Wer kann als Agent agieren?
    A list of registered agents may be obtained from the Office.
    Any agent authorized to practice before the Office
    [MT] Verzicht auf Vollmacht :
    Waivers of powers of attorney do not apply (PCT Rule 90.4(e) and 90.5(d)) where the agent or common representative submits any notice of withdrawal during the international phase (PCT Rule 90bis.1 to 90bis.4, also refer to International Phase, paragraph IP 11.048).
    [MT] Hat das Amt auf die Vorlage einer gesonderten Vollmacht verzichtet?
    Nein
    [MT] Besondere Fälle, in denen eine gesonderte Vollmacht erforderlich ist:
    Not applicable
    [MT] Hat das Amt auf die Vorlage einer Abschrift einer allgemeinen Vollmacht verzichtet?
    Nein
    [MT] Besondere Fälle, in denen eine Kopie einer allgemeinen Vollmacht erforderlich ist:
    Not applicable

    [MT] Nationale Phase

    [MT] Zusammenfassung der Anforderungen für den Eintritt in die nationale Phase

    [MT] Fristen für den Eintritt in die nationale Phase :
    Under PCT Article 22(1): 30 months from the priority date
    Under PCT Article 39(1)(a): 30 months from the priority date
    [MT] Erlaubt das Amt die Wiedereinsetzung in den vorigen Stand ( PCT-Regel 49.6 )?
    Yes, the Office permits reinstatement of rights under the "due care" criterion.
    [MT] Erforderliche Übersetzung der internationalen Anmeldung in ( eine der ) folgenden Sprachen :
    Must be furnished within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    Must be furnished in electronic form.
    Farsi
    [MT] Erforderliche Inhalte der Übersetzung für den Eintritt in die nationale Phase :
    Must be furnished or paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    Under PCT Article 22: Description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended, together with any statement under PCT Article 19), any text matter of drawings, abstract
    Under PCT Article 39(1): Description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if any of those parts has been amended, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the international preliminary examination report)
    [MT] Ist unter besonderen Umständen eine Abschrift der internationalen Anmeldung erforderlich?
    The applicant should only send a copy of the international application if he/she has not received Form PCT/IB/308 and the Office has not received a copy of the international application from the International Bureau under PCT Article 20. This may be the case where the applicant expressly requests an earlier start of the national phase under PCT Article 23(2).
    [MT] Nimmt das Amt nach seinem nationalen Recht Farbzeichnungen an?
    Nein
    [MT] Nationale Gebühren :
    Must be furnished or paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    [MT] Anmeldegebühr
    2,500,000 IRR
    — in case of filing by a natural person
    500,000 IRR
    [MT] Befreiungen, Ermäßigungen oder Rückerstattungen von Gebühren :
    Reductions of the national fee are indicated above and in Annex IR.I.
    [MT] Besondere Anforderungen des Amtes ( Regel 51 bis PCT ) :
    Name and address of the inventor if they have not been furnished in the “Request” part of the international application
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within a time limit of 60 days from the date of receipt of the invitation.
    This requirement may be satisfied if the corresponding declaration has been made in accordance with PCT Rule 4.17.
    Declaration as to the applicant’s entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within a time limit of 60 days from the date of receipt of the invitation.
    This requirement may be satisfied if the corresponding declaration has been made in accordance with PCT Rule 4.17.
    Document evidencing a change of name of the applicant if the change occurred after the international filing date and has not been reflected in a notification from the International Bureau (Form PCT/IB/306)
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within a time limit of 60 days from the date of receipt of the invitation.
    Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not a resident of the Islamic Republic of Iran
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within a time limit of 60 days from the date of receipt of the invitation.
    Instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney)
    [MT] Wer kann als Agent agieren?
    Any agent authorized to practice before the Office
    [MT] Akzeptiert das Amt die Wirkung der Wiederherstellung des Prioritätsrechts durch das Anmeldeamt ( Regel 49ter.1 PCT )?
    Ja
    [MT] Nimmt das Amt Anträge auf Wiederherstellung des Prioritätsrechts ( Regel 49ter.2 PCT ) entgegen?
    Yes, the Office applies the “due care” criterion to such requests

    [MT] Das Verfahren in der nationalen Phase

    [MT] IR.01 Verfahrenssprache
    PR Art. 3
    The language of proceedings is Farsi.
    [MT] IR.02 ÜBERSETZUNG ( KORREKTUR )
    Errors in the translation of the international application can be corrected with reference to the text of the international application as originally filed (refer to National Phase, paragraphs NP 6.002 and NP 6.003).
    [MT] IR.03 GEBÜHREN ( ZAHLUNGSMETHODE )
    IPA Art. 15(4)
    The applicant must attach the receipt showing payment of the national fee to his application. The manner of payment of the fees indicated in the Summary and in this Chapter is outlined in Annex IR.I.
    [MT] IR.04 FEHLERNDE EINHEIT DER ERFINDUNGEN
    IPA Art. 24
    In case of lack of unity of invention, the applicant shall file divisional applications in respect of the additional inventions claimed in the international application and pay filing fees for each divisional application.
    [MT] IR.05 JÄHRLICHE GEBÜHREN
    IPA Art. 65
    Annual fees are payable two years after the date of filing of the international application and each subsequent year thereafter. If an annual fee is not paid within the prescribed time limit, the patent will cease to have effect. The amounts of the annual fees are indicated in Annex IR.I.
    [MT] IR.06 ERNENNUNG EINES VERTRETERS
    If the applicant does not reside in the Islamic Republic of Iran, a resident agent shall be appointed by filing a legalized power of attorney, signed by the applicant.
    [MT] IR.07 Prüfung
    IPA Art. 26
    A patent will be granted only after examination. Examination takes place within one year of entry into the national phase. The one-year period may be extended for up to six additional months.
    [MT] IR.08 ÄNDERUNG DES ANTRAGS
    IPA Art. 20
    The applicant may, at any time before the patent is granted, make amendments to his application, provided that the amendment does not go beyond the original disclosure. The amount of the fee for amendment is indicated in Annex IR.I.
    [MT] IR.09 GEBÜHR FÜR DIE ZUSATZFONDSVERGABE
    IPA Art. 32
    The Office shall register the invention, issue the invention registration certificate after receiving the relevant fee.
    [MT] IR.10 AUSSCHLUSS VON VERZÖGERUNGEN DER ZEITLICHEN BEGRENZUNG DER SITZUNGSZEITEN
    PCT Artikel 24(2),
    PCT Artikel 48(2),
    PCT Regel 82bis

    Reference is made to paragraphs NP 6.022 to NP 6.027 of the National Phase.
    [MT] IR.11 ÜBERPRÜFUNG NACH ARTIKEL 25 PCT
    The applicable procedure is outlined in paragraphs NP 6.018 to NP 6.021 of the National Phase.
    [MT] IR.12 WIEDERHERSTELLUNG VON RECHTE
    PCT Regel 49.6
    Reinstatement of rights may be requested where the applicant, in spite of due care required by the circumstances having been taken, failed to perform the acts referred to in Article 22 within the applicable time limit. A request for reinstatement must be presented in writing within two months from the removal of the cause of the failure to observe the time limit, or 12 months from the date of expiration of the applicable time limit, whichever time limit expires earlier. Within the said time limit, the omitted action must be completed and the fee for reinstatement of rights must be paid.
    [MT] IR.13 WEITERE EINTRETUNG DES PRIORITÄTSRECHTS
    PCT Regel 49ter.2
    Where the international application was filed within two months from the end of the period for claiming priority of an earlier application, a request for restoration of the right of priority may be made to the Office in accordance with the national law (refer to National Phase, paragraphs NP 6.006 to NP 6.011). Such a request will be allowed if the Office is satisfied that the failure to file the application within the 12-month priority period occurred in spite of due care required by the circumstances. The time limit for filing the request is one month from the date of entry into the national phase.
    A declaration or other evidence in support of a request for restoration of the right of priority should be filed within the time limit set out in PCT Rule 49ter.2(b)(i).

    [MT] Anhänge

    [MT] Anhang IR.I - Gebühren
    [MT] Anmeldegebühr
    2,500,000 IRR
    — in case of filing by a natural person
    500,000 IRR
    [MT] Gebühr für Änderung
    2,500,000 IRR
    — in case of filing by a natural person
    500,000 IRR
    [MT] Stipendiengebühr
    5,000,000 IRR
    — in case of filing by a natural person
    1,000,000 IRR
    [MT] Jahresgebühren :
    — from the 1st to the 20th year, per year
    5,000,000 IRR
    — in case of filing by a natural person
    1,000,000 IRR
    [MT] Zuschlag für die verspätete Zahlung von Jahresbeiträgen
    200% of the amount due
    [MT] Wie kann die Zahlung der Gebühren erfolgen?
    The payment of fees should be effected in Iranian rial. All payments must indicate the application number, the name of the applicant and the type of fee being paid.
    Payments by bank transfer should be made to the following bank:
    Central Bank of Iran (Islamic Republic of)
    Bank Account No.
    IR150100004001013201029166
    Deposit ID
    337013282140111006806000000000
    [MT] Formen
    Please refer to the Office.
    Current version applicable from 1. Januar 2026 , printed on 11. Februar 2026
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