Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Mongolia

1-1.5 years

7 years

• Grant fee: The applicant should pay the granted fee within 6 months after receiving the patent granted decision, and pay the annual fee for the first to third years in one lump sum.
• Annuity: The annual fee after granted should be paid within 6 months before the start of the next valid period. Overdue payment can be made within a grace period of 6 months, but a 100% penalty must be paid at the same time.

• via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date
• Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date

Mongolian Intellectual Property Office

English: Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia, Abbreviation: IPOM

Website: Улсын бүртгэлийн ерөнхий газар (burtgel.gov.mn)

IPOM conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, and only requires novelty and practicality for utility model patent applications.

• Grant fee: The applicant should pay the granted fee within 6 months after receiving the patent granted decision, and pay the annual fee for the first to third years in one lump sum.
• Annuity: After granted, the annual annual fee should be paid within 6 months before the start of the next valid period. Overdue annual fees can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, but a 100% penalty must be paid at the same time.

To accept the restoration of the right of priority, please consult IPOM about the applicable standards and/or charges.

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.