WIPO - PCT Applicant's Guide UA - Ukraine
State Organization “Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations” (UANIPIO)

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

    Summary of latest changes in this version
    RO: RO fees
    ISA: ISA fees
    SISA: SISA fees
    IPEA: IPEA 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: State Organization “Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations” (UANIPIO)
    UPL: Law of Ukraine on the Legal Protection of Inventions and Utility Models, 1993, as last amended on 21 July 2020
    UPR: Regulations on Drafting and Filing of an Application for a Patent and an Application for a Utility Model, 2001, as last amended on 14 June 2011
    UPP: Regulations on Processing of an Application for a Patent and an Application for a Utility Model, 2002, as last amended on 14 June 2011
    UFR: Procedure of Payment of Fees for Activities Related to the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, 2004, as last amended on 12 June 2019
    [MT] Liste der in diesem Dokument verwendeten Währungen :
    CHF (Schweizer Franken), EUR (Euro), UAH (Ukrainische Hrywnja), 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 Saturday and Sunday
    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 :
    Ukraine
    [MT] Zwei-Buchstaben-Code :
    UA
    [MT] Name des Büros:
    State Organization “Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations” (UANIPIO)
    Ort :
    1, Dmytra Hodzenka Street
    Kyiv
    01601
    Ukraine
    [MT] Postanschrift :
    Same as above
    [MT] Telefon :
    (380-44) 494 05 05
    [MT] E-Mail :
    office@nipo.gov.ua
    [MT] Website :
    [MT] Fax :
    (380-44) 494 05 06
    [MT] Nimmt das Amt die Einreichung von Unterlagen per Telefax oder auf ähnliche Weise an ( Regel 92.4 PCT )?
    Ja, per Fax
    [MT] Welche Arten von Dokumenten können auf diese Weise übermittelt werden?
    Alle Arten von Dokumenten
    [MT] Muss in allen Fällen das Original des Dokuments vorgelegt werden?
    Yes, within 14 days from the date of the transmission, if the transmitted document is an international application or a replacement sheet containing corrections or amendments of an international application
    No, only upon invitation in the case of other documents
    [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 )?
    Yes, provided that the delivery service is:
    DHL,
    Federal Express
    [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?
    Nein
    [MT] Zuständiges(e) Anmeldeamt(e) für internationale Anmeldungen, die von Staatsangehörigen oder Einwohnern dieses Staates eingereicht werden:
    IB,
    UA
    [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.
    UA
    [MT] Arten des Schutzes, die über das PCT angeboten werden:
    Patents,
    Utility models
    [MT] Vom Amt akzeptierte Zahlungsarten :
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] Verfügbarkeit nach nationalem Recht für eine internationale Typrecherche ( Artikel 15 PCT) :
    None
    [MT] Vorläufiger Schutz nach internationaler Veröffentlichung :
    The applicant may, from the date of publication of the international application by the State Organization “Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations” (UANIPIO), claim payment of an indemnity from a person who was actually aware or notified in written form in Ukrainian, with indication of the number of the application, of the fact that information on the application for invention, which is used by that person without being entitled to do so, had been published. Such indemnity shall be effective only upon grant of the patent (Article 21, Parts 2 and 4 of UPL)
    [MT] Informationen von Interesse, wenn dieser Vertragsstaat benannt ( oder gewählt ) wird
    [MT] Zeitpunkt, zu dem Name und Anschrift des Erfinders anzugeben sind:
    Must be in the request. If the data concerning the inventor are missing at the expiry of the time limit under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within a time limit of two months from the date of receipt of the invitation.
    [MT] Gibt es besondere Bestimmungen für die Ablage von Mikroorganismen und anderem biologischem Material?
    Yes, refer to Annex L.

    [MT] Anhang C - Annahmestelle

    [MT] Zuständige Empfangsstelle für Staatsangehörige und Einwohner von :
    Ukraine
    [MT] Sprache, in der internationale Anmeldungen eingereicht werden können:
    If the language in which the international application is filed is not accepted by the International Searching Authority (refer to Annex D), the applicant will have to furnish a translation (PCT Rule 12.3).
    English,
    Ukrainian
    [MT] Sprache, die für sprachabhängigen Freitext in der Reihenfolgenauflistung akzeptiert wird:
    English
    [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 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. For the relevant notification by the Office, refer to the Official Notices (PCT Gazette) dated 10 August 2023, page 156.
    Nein
    [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?
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] Nimmt das Anmeldeamt Anträge auf Wiederherstellung des Prioritätsrechts an ( Regel 26bis.3 PCT )?
    Yes, the Office applies the “unintentional” criterion to such requests
    [MT] Zuständige internationale Recherchenbehörde :
    EP,
    UA
    [MT] Zuständige Behörde für die internationale vorläufige Prüfung :
    EP
    The Office is competent only if the international search is or has been carried out by that Office.
    UA
    Fees payable to the RO:
    [MT] Übermittlungsgebühr :
    This fee is reduced by 90% where all applicants are also inventors and by 80% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fee is payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fee is reduced by 80%.
    2,600 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    [MT] Internationale Anmeldegebühr :
    This fee is reduced by 90% if certain conditions apply (refer to Annex C(IB)).
    Equivalent in EUR or UAH of 1,667 USD
    [MT] Gebühr pro Blatt über 30 :
    Equivalent in EUR or UAH of 19 USD
    [MT] Suchgebühr :
    Refer to
    Annex D(EP)
    Annex D(UA)
    [MT] Gebühr für Prioritätsdokument ( Regel 17.1 b) PCT) :
    800 UAH
    [MT] — zuzüglich für jedes Blatt, das 30 übersteigt
    This fee is reduced by 90% where all applicants are also inventors and by 80% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fee is payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fee is reduced by 80%.
    Equivalent in EUR or USD of 10 UAH
    [MT] Gebühr für den Antrag auf Wiedereinsetzung in den vorigen Stand des Prioritätsrechts ( Regel 26bis.3 d) PCT):
    This fee is reduced by 90% where all applicants are also inventors and by 80% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fee is payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fee is reduced by 80%.
    200 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    [MT] Ist ein Bevollmächtigter vom Anmeldeamt verlangt?
    No, if the applicant resides in Ukraine
    Yes, if the applicant is a non-resident
    [MT] Wer kann als Agent agieren?
    Any person registered to practice before the Office as patent attorney
    [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

    Annex D - International Searching Authority

    [MT] Internationale Recherchenbehörde, die für folgende Anmeldeämter zuständig ist :
    UA
    Fees payable to the ISA:
    [MT] Recherchengebühr ( Regel 16 PCT) :
    This fee is payable to the receiving Office in the currency or one of the currencies accepted by it.
    — for searches carried out in Russian or Ukrainian
    93 CHF
    100 EUR
    117 USD
    — for searches carried out in English, French or German
    280 CHF
    300 EUR
    350 USD
    [MT] Zusätzliche Recherchengebühr ( Regel 40.2 PCT ) :
    This fee is payable to the International Searching Authority and only in particular circumstances.
    — for searches carried out in Russian or Ukrainian
    100 EUR
    — for searches carried out in English, French or German
    300 EUR
    [MT] Gebühr für Kopien der im internationalen Recherchenbericht zitierten Schriftstücke ( Regel 44.3 PCT ) :
    per page 0.40 EUR
    [MT] Wie man Kopien erhält:
    Copies of documents cited in the international search report are available to both applicants and designated (elected) Offices upon request only
    Requests for copies of documents should be sent to the Office’s mailing address or by facsimile to the following number:
    (380-44) 494 05 06
    [MT] Gebühr für Kopien von Schriftstücken, die in der Akte der internationalen Anmeldung enthalten sind ( Regel 94.1ter PCT ) :
    per page 0.90 EUR
    [MT] Widerspruchsgebühr ( Regel 40.2 e) PCT):
    20 EUR
    [MT] Verspätete Einreichungsgebühr ( Regel 13ter.1 c) PCT):
    None
    [MT] Bedingungen für die Rückerstattung und Höhe der Rückerstattung der Recherchengebühr:
    Money paid by mistake, without cause, or in excess, will be refunded
    Where the international application is withdrawn or is considered withdrawn, under PCT Article 14(1), (3) or (4), before the start of the international search:
    refund of 100%
    Where the Authority benefits from an earlier search, carried out in respect of an earlier application by the Authority itself or by another International Searching Authority, depending upon the extent to which the Authority benefits from that earlier search:
    refund of 25% to 75%
    [MT] Sprachen, die für die internationale Recherche akzeptiert werden:
    English,
    French,
    German,
    Russian,
    Ukrainian
    [MT] Nimmt die Behörde informelle Stellungnahmen zu früheren Recherchenergebnissen an, wenn eine internationale Anmeldung die Priorität einer früheren Anmeldung in Anspruch nimmt, die bereits von dieser Behörde recherchiert wurde?
    Nein
    [MT] Arten von physikalischen Medien, die für die Bereitstellung von Nukleotid- und/oder Aminosäure-Sequenzlisten zugelassen sind:
    CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD, DVD-R
    [MT] Gegenstand, der nicht durchsucht wird :
    The subject matter specified in items (i) to (vi) of PCT Rule 39.1 with the exception of any subject matter searched under the patent grant procedure in accordance with the provisions of the law of Ukraine on the Protection of Rights to Inventions and Utility models
    [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 die Behörde auf die Vorlage einer gesonderten Vollmacht verzichtet?
    Nein
    [MT] Besondere Fälle, in denen eine gesonderte Vollmacht erforderlich ist:
    Not applicable
    [MT] Hat die Behörde auf die Vorlage einer Kopie einer allgemeinen Vollmacht verzichtet?
    Nein
    [MT] Besondere Fälle, in denen eine Kopie einer allgemeinen Vollmacht erforderlich ist:
    Not applicable

    Annex SISA - International Searching Authority (Supplementary Search)

    Fees payable to the International Bureau:
    For further details on the payment of fees to the International Bureau, refer to the WIPO website at: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/pct-system/fees/index.
    Supplementary search fee (PCT Rule 45bis.3):
    This fee is fixed by the Authority in EUR and will be revised from time to time to reflect currency fluctuations between EUR and CHF.
    — for a search of the documents in the search collection of the Authority, including the PCT minimum documentation
    84 CHF
    — for a search of only the European and North American documentation
    84 CHF
    — for a search of only the Russian language documentation of the former USSR and the Ukrainian language documentation
    65 CHF
    — for a search where a declaration referred to in Article 17(2)(a) has been made because of subject matter referred to in Rule 39.1(iv)
    56 CHF
    Supplementary search handling fee (PCT Rule 45bis.2):
    200 CHF
    Late payment fee (PCT Rule 45bis.4(c)):
    100 CHF
    Fees payable to the Authority:
    Fee for copies of documents cited in the supplementary international search report (PCT Rule 45bis.7(c)):
    per page 0.40 EUR
    How to obtain copies:
    Copies of documents cited in the supplementary international search report are available to both applicants and designated (elected) Offices upon request only
    Requests for copies of documents should be sent to the Office’s mailing address or by facsimile to the following number:
    (380-44) 494 05 06
    Fee for copies of documents contained in the file of the international application (PCT Rule 94.1ter):
    per page 0.90 EUR
    Late furnishing fee (PCT Rules 13ter.1(c) and 45bis.5(c)):
    None
    Conditions for refund and amount of refund of the supplementary search fee:
    Money paid by mistake, without cause, or in excess, will be refunded
    The International Bureau shall refund this fee where the supplementary search request has not yet been transmitted to the Authority and the international application is withdrawn or considered withdrawn, or the supplementary search request is withdrawn or considered not to have been submitted (refer to PCT Rule 45bis.3(d)):
    refund of 100%
    The Authority shall refund this fee where work has not yet started and the supplementary search request is considered not to have been submitted (refer to PCT Rule 45bis.3(e)):
    refund of 100%
    Languages accepted for supplementary international search:
    English,
    French,
    German,
    Russian,
    Ukrainian
    Subject matter that will not be searched:
    The subject matter specified in items (i) to (vi) of PCT Rule 39.1 with the exception of any subject matter searched under the patent grant procedure in accordance with the provisions of the law of Ukraine on the Protection of Rights to Inventions and Utility models
    Scope of documentation included in the supplementary international search:
    Three scopes of documentation are offered, at the choice of the applicant (refer to “Fees payable to the International Bureau”)
    Limitations on supplementary international search:
    The Authority shall notify the International Bureau if the demand for supplementary international search exceeds available resources
    Types of physical media accepted for the furnishing of nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listings:
    CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD, DVD-R
    Waiver of power of attorney:
    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).
    Has the Authority waived the requirement that a separate power of attorney be submitted?
    No
    Particular instances in which a separate power of attorney is required:
    Not applicable
    Has the Authority waived the requirement that a copy of a general power of attorney be submitted?
    No
    Particular instances in which a copy of a general power of attorney is required:
    Not applicable

    Annex E - International Preliminary Examining Authority

    International Preliminary Examining Authority competent for the following Receiving Offices:
    UA
    Are there any restrictions with regard to the competence of the Authority acting as an International Preliminary Examining Authority?
    Refer to the Office
    Fees payable to the IPEA:
    Preliminary examination fee (PCT Rule 58):
    This fee is payable to the International Preliminary Examining Authority.
    — if the international search report has been prepared by the Authority:
    — where examination is carried out in Russian or Ukrainian
    50 EUR
    — where examination is carried out in English, French or German
    160 EUR
    — if the international search report has been prepared by another International Searching Authority:
    — where examination is carried out in Russian or Ukrainian
    70 EUR
    — where examination is carried out in English, French or German
    180 EUR
    Additional preliminary examination fee (PCT Rule 68.3):
    This fee is payable to the International Preliminary Examining Authority and only in particular circumstances.
    — where examination is carried out in Russian or Ukrainian
    60 EUR
    — where examination is carried out in English, French or German
    180 EUR
    Handling fee (PCT Rule 57.1):
    This fee is payable to the International Preliminary Examining Authority. It is reduced by 90% if certain conditions apply (refer to Annex C(IB)).
    215 EUR
    Fee for copies of documents cited in the international preliminary examination report (PCT Rule 71.2):
    per page 0.40 EUR
    How to obtain copies:
    Copies of documents cited in the international preliminary examination report are available to both applicants and elected Offices upon request only
    Requests for copies of documents should be sent to the Office’s mailing address or by facsimile to the following number:
    (380-44) 494 05 06
    Fee for copies of documents contained in the file of the international application (PCT Rule 94.2):
    per page 0.90 EUR
    Protest fee (PCT Rule 68.3(e)):
    20 EUR
    Late furnishing fee (PCT Rule 13ter.2):
    None
    Conditions for refund and amount of refund of the preliminary examination fee:
    Money paid by mistake, without cause, or in excess, will be refunded
    In the cases provided for under PCT Rule 58.3:
    refund of 100%
    If the international application or the demand is withdrawn before the start of the international preliminary examination:
    refund of 75%
    Languages accepted for international preliminary examination:
    English,
    French,
    German,
    Russian,
    Ukrainian
    Subject matter that will not be examined:
    The subject matter specified in items (i) to (vi) of PCT Rule 67.1, with the exception of any subject matter examined under the patent grant procedure in accordance with the provisions of the law of Ukraine on the Protection of Rights to Inventions and Utility models
    Waiver of power of attorney:
    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).
    Has the Authority waived the requirement that a separate power of attorney be submitted?
    No
    Particular instances in which a separate power of attorney is required:
    Not applicable
    Has the Authority waived the requirement that a copy of a general power of attorney be submitted?
    No
    Particular instances in which a copy of a general power of attorney is required:
    Not applicable

    Annex L - Deposits of Microorganisms and Other Biological Material

    Requirements of designated and elected Offices
    Only Offices whose applicable national law contains provisions concerning the deposits of microorganisms and other biological material are listed in Annex L. Unless otherwise indicated, deposits may be made for the purposes of patent procedure before these Offices with any depositary institution having acquired the status of international depositary authority under the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure.
    For a list of these institutions refer to:
    http://www.wipo.int/treaties/en/registration/budapest/pdf/idalist.pdf (and the detailed requirements for each institution at: https://www.wipo.int/budapest/en/guide/section_d/subsection_c.html)
    Notifications related thereto may be consulted under:
    http://www.wipo.int/treaties/en/registration/budapest/
    Further information concerning the requirements of international depository authorities under the Budapest Treaty is available at:
    http://www.wipo.int/budapest/en/guide/index.html
    Time (if any) earlier than 16 months from priority date by which applicant must furnish:
    — the indications prescribed in Rule 13bis.3(a)(i) to (iii):
    None
    — any additional indications:
    None
    Additional indications (if any) which must be given besides those prescribed in Rule 13bis.3(a)(i) to (iii) pursuant to notifications from the Office:
    To the extent available to the applicant, relevant information on the characteristics of the microorganism
    Additional information
    Deposits may also be made for the purposes of patent procedure before the State Organization “Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations” (UANIPIO), with any depositary institution

    National Phase

    Summary of requirements for entry into the national phase

    Time limits applicable for entry into the national phase:
    Under PCT Article 22(3): 31 months from the priority date
    Under PCT Article 39(1)(b): 31 months from the priority date
    Does the Office permit reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6)?
    This fee is reduced by 80% where all applicants are also inventors and by 60% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fee is payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fee is reduced by 60%.
    Yes, the Office permits reinstatement of rights.
    Fee for reinstatement
    200 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Translation of international application required into (one of) the following language(s):
    Must be furnished or paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1). The applicant may still furnish the translation and pay the fee within two months after the expiration of the applicable time limit, provided that a written request for extension of the applicable time limit has been made and the fee for filing such request has been paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    Ukrainian
    Required contents of the translation for entry into the national phase:
    Must be furnished or paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1). The applicant may still furnish the translation and pay the fee within two months after the expiration of the applicable time limit, provided that a written request for extension of the applicable time limit has been made and the fee for filing such request has been paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    Under PCT Article 22: Description, claims (if amended, as amended only, 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, only as amended by the annexes to the international preliminary examination report)
    Is a copy of the international application required in particular circumstances?
    No
    Does the Office accept color drawings under its national law?
    Refer to the Office
    National fees:
    Patents
    Filing fee:
    Must be furnished or paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1). The applicant may still furnish the translation and pay the fee within two months after the expiration of the applicable time limit, provided that a written request for extension of the applicable time limit has been made and the fee for filing such request has been paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    online 1,280 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    on paper 1,600 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Additional fee for each 50 sheets in excess of 150:
    online 640 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    on paper 800 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Additional fee for each claim, dependent or independent, in excess of three:
    160 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Examination fee:
    A written request for examination must be made and the examination fee must be paid within three years from the international filing date.
    6,000 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Additional fee for each independent claim in excess of one:
    6,000 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Utility models
    Filing fee:
    Must be furnished or paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1). The applicant may still furnish the translation and pay the fee within two months after the expiration of the applicable time limit, provided that a written request for extension of the applicable time limit has been made and the fee for filing such request has been paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    online 1,920 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    on paper 2,400 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Additional fee for each 50 sheets in excess of 150:
    online 960 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    on paper 1,200 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Additional fee for each claim, dependent or independent, in excess of three
    240 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Exemptions, reductions or refunds of fees:
    For patents:
    All fees are reduced by 90% where all applicants are also inventors and by 80% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 80%
    For utility models:
    All fees are reduced by 80% where all applicants are also inventors and by 60% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 60%.
    Special requirements of the Office (PCT Rule 51bis):
    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 two months from the date of receipt of the invitation.
    Instrument of assignment of the priority application where the applicants are not identical
    This requirement may be satisfied if the corresponding declaration has been made in accordance with PCT Rule 4.17.
    Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Ukraine
    Who can act as agent?
    Any person registered to practice before the Office as a patent attorney
    Does the Office accept the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (PCT Rule 49ter.1)?
    Yes, under the "unintentional" criterion
    Does the Office accept requests for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2)?
    Yes, the Office applies the “unintentional” criterion to such requests

    The procedure in the national Phase

    UA.01 FORM FOR ENTERING THE NATIONAL PHASE
    The Office has available a special form for entering the national phase (refer to Annex UA.II). This form should preferably (but need not) be used.
    UA.02 TRANSLATION (CORRECTION)
    PCT Article 46
    Errors in the translation of the international application can be corrected with reference to the text of the international application as filed (refer to National Phase, paragraphs NP 6.002 and NP 6.003).
    UA.03 FEES (MANNER OF PAYMENT)
    UPL Art. 36
    The manner of payment of the fees indicated in the Summary and in this Chapter is outlined in Annex UA.I.
    UA.04 POWER OF ATTORNEY
    UPR Rule 16.4,
    UPP Rule 1.3

    An agent must be appointed by filing a power of attorney. A model is given in Annex UA.III.
    UA.05 INSTRUMENT OF ASSIGNMENT
    Where the priority of an earlier application is claimed and the applicant(s) in that application is (are) not identical with the applicant(s) of the international application, an assignment of the priority right must be furnished. A model is given in Annex UA.IV.
    UA.06 REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION
    UPL Art. 16.17,
    UPP Rule 6.2.2

    The Office examines national patent applications as to substance. The applicant must request examination within three years from the international filing date. The examination fee is indicated in Annex UA.I.
    UA.07 AMENDMENT OF THE APPLICATION; TIME LIMITS
    PCT Article 28,
    PCT Article 41,
    UPL Art. 16.5,
    UPP Rule 1.5

    Subject to payment of the prescribed fee (refer to Annex UA.I), after the entry into the national phase of an international application (refer to Summary) and before the date of registration of the invention or utility model in the corresponding State Register, the applicant may make corrections or amendments to his application on his own initiative, provided the scope of the subject matter of the application is not broadened thereby. The fee for amendment of the application is indicated in Annex UA.I.
    UA.08 RENEWAL FEE
    UPL Art. 36,
    UPL Art. 32

    After a patent has been granted, renewal fees must be paid for maintaining the patent in force. Renewal fees are payable for the first and each subsequent year following the international filing date. The first renewal fee should be paid within four months from the date of publication of the granted patent. The fee for each subsequent year must be paid within the last four months of the current year during which the patent is valid. Renewal fees for patents are indicated in Annex UA.I.
    UA.09 EXCUSE OF DELAYS IN MEETING TIME LIMITS
    PCT Article 24(2),
    PCT Article 48(2),
    PCT Rule 82bis

    Reference is made to paragraphs NP 6.022 to NP 6.027 of the National Phase. Reinstatement may be requested where the applicant was unable to observe a time limit during the international phase or before the Office. The request for reinstatement must be presented in writing, state the grounds on which it is based and set out the facts on which it relies. Where the Office considers the reinstatement justified, it will extend the appropriate time limit, upon payment of the reinstatement fee indicated in Annex UA.I.
    UA.10 REVIEW UNDER ARTICLE 25 OF THE PCT
    PCT Article 25,
    PCT Rule 51

    The applicable procedure is outlined in paragraphs NP 6.018 to NP 6.021 of the National Phase. If, upon review under PCT Article 25, the Office denies an error or omission on the part of the receiving Office or the International Bureau, an appeal against this decision may be lodged with the Appeals Council.
    UA.11 UTILITY MODEL
    PCT Rule 49bis.1,
    PCT Rule 49bis.1(a),
    PCT Rule 49bis.1(b),
    PCT Rule 76.5

    If the applicant wishes to obtain a utility model instead of a patent in Ukraine on the basis of an international application, the applicant, when performing the acts referred to in Article 22 or 39, shall so indicate to the Office.
    UA.12
    UPL Art. 36,
    UPL Art. 32

    The manner of payment and the time limits for payment of renewal fees for utility models are the same as those for patents (refer to paragraph UA.08). Renewal fees for utility models are indicated in Annex UA.I.
    UA.13 CONVERSION
    UPL Art. 18
    Once the requirements for entry into the national phase have been complied with by an international application for a patent, it may be converted into a utility model application and vice versa. Conversion may be requested at any time before the decision to grant the patent or the utility model.

    Annexes

    Annex UA.I - Fees
    Patents
    Filing fee
    These fees are reduced by 90% where all applicants are also inventors and by 80% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 80%.
    online 1,280 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    on paper 1,600 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — additional fee for each 50 sheets in excess of 150
    online 640 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    on paper 800 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Additional fee for each claim, dependent or independent, in excess of three
    160 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Examination fee for one independent claim
    These fees are reduced by 90% where all applicants are also inventors and by 80% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 80%.
    6,000 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — additional fee for each independent claim in excess of one
    6,000 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Publication fee
    These fees are reduced by 90% where all applicants are also inventors and by 80% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 80%.
    400 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — additional fee for each page in excess of 15
    20 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Grant fee
    Natural and legal persons residing in Belarus may also pay the equivalent amount in Belarusian rouble (BYR).
    100 USD
    Renewal fees:
    These fees are reduced by 90% where all applicants are also inventors and by 80% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 80%.
    These fees are reduced by 50% where a notice about preparedness for authorizing the use of the patented invention or utility model by any person is filed with the Office for official publication, and are increased by 50% where they are paid within 12 months after expiration of the prescribed time limit.
    — for the 1st and 2nd years
    per year 600 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 3rd year
    800 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 4th year
    1,000 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 5th year
    1,200 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 6th year
    1,400 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 7th year
    1,600 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 8th year
    1,800 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 9th to the 14th year
    per year 4,200 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 15th to the 20th year
    per year 7,600 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 21st to the 25th year
    per year 30,400 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Fee for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2)
    200 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Utility models
    Filing fee
    These fees are reduced by 80% where all applicants are also inventors and by 60% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 60%.
    online 1,920 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    on paper 2,400 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — additional fee for each 50 sheets in excess of 150:
    online 960 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    on paper 1,200 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Additional fee for each claim, dependent or independent, in excess of three
    240 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Publication fee
    These fees are reduced by 80% where all applicants are also inventors and by 60% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 60%.
    600 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — additional fee for each page in excess of 15
    30 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Grant fee
    Natural and legal persons residing in Belarus may also pay the equivalent amount in Belarusian rouble (BYR).
    100 USD
    Renewal fees:
    These fees are reduced by 50% where a notice about preparedness for authorizing the use of the patented invention or utility model by any person is filed with the Office for official publication, and are increased by 50% where they are paid within 12 months after expiration of the prescribed time limit.
    These fees are reduced by 80% where all applicants are also inventors and by 60% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 60%.
    — for the 1st and 2nd years
    per year 900 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 3rd year
    1,200 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 4th year
    1,500 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 5th year
    1,800 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 6th year
    2,100 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 7th year
    2,400 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 8th year
    2,700 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — for the 9th and 10th years
    per year 6,300 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Fee for requesting extension of applicable time limits
    These fees are reduced by 80% where all applicants are also inventors and by 60% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 60%.
    800 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Reinstatement fee (payable within 12 months after expiration of the missed time limit)
    These fees are reduced by 80% where all applicants are also inventors and by 60% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 60%.
    800 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Reinstatement fee (PCT Rule 49.6)
    These fees are reduced by 80% where all applicants are also inventors and by 60% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 60%.
    200 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    Fee for correction and/or amendment of application
    These fees are reduced by 80% where all applicants are also inventors and by 60% where all applicants are also non-profit institutions and/or organizations. When the fees are payable with relation to an application made by both types of applicant, and all applicants are either also inventors, or non-profit institutions and/or organizations, the fees are reduced by 60%.
    1,600 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — additional fee for each claim in patent applications or utility model applications, where the number of claims is increased
    160 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    — additional fee for each independent claim in patent applications, where the number of claims is increased
    6,000 UAH
    or equivalent in EUR or USD
    How may payment of fees be effected?
    The payment of fees may be effected in Ukrainian hryvnias (UAH) or in equivalent amounts in Euros (EUR) or in US dollars (USD), except for the grant fee which should be effected in USD. Payment documents shall indicate the name of the applicant, the amount and category of fee being paid and the application number (national, if already known; international, if the national number is not yet known)
    Fees, except for the grant fee, shall be paid to:
    Beneficiary State Enterprise “Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute”
    Beneficiary code
    31032378
    Beneficiary bank
    JSB “State Export-Import Bank of Ukraine” (JSC Ukreximbank),
    127 Antonovycha str.
    Kyiv
    03150
    Ukraine
    SWIFT
    EXBSUAUX
    Beneficiary account (IBAN):
    UAH
    UA913223130000026008020020371 (980)
    EUR
    UA913223130000026008020020371 (978)
    USD
    UA913223130000026008020020371 (840)
    RUB
    UA913223130000026008020020371 (643)
    BYN
    UA913223130000026008020020371 (933)
    Natural and legal persons permanently residing outside Ukraine shall pay the grant fee to:
    Beneficiary
    Department of Finance of the Executive Board of the Kyiv City Council (Kyiv City State Administration)
    36, Khreschatyk str.
    Kyiv
    01044
    Ukraine
    Beneficiary code
    02317474
    Beneficiary bank
    JSC “THE STATE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF UKRAINE” Kyiv
    Ukraine
    SWIFT
    EXBSUAUX
    Beneficiary account (IBAN)
    USD
    UA323223130000025420010092523 (840)
    BYN
    UA323223130000025420010092523 (933)
    Purpose of payment
    application No._____________; state fee
    Forms
    The following documents are maintained by the Office. Refer to the Office website (Annex B) for latest version and other languages.
    Annex UA.II - National processing request form
    Annex UA.III - Power of attorney
    Annex UA.IV - Instrument of assignment
    Current version applicable from 1. Januar 2026 , printed on 14. Februar 2026
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