It is now easier to file or submit responses, extensions, requests, annuity, and other patent-related documents.

 

The Intellectual Property of the Philippines eDocfile for Patents, can be accessed from anywhere, anytime. No registration needed! Simply prepare a valid email address and connect via the internet. Payments can be done online or over-the-counter through selected merchants.

 

Why use eDocfile for Patents?

    1. No need to queue in line for filing or submission of responses, extensions, requests, basic annuity, and other patent-related documents.
    2. Available 24/7 (except for scheduled system maintenance)
    3. No registration needed: All you need is internet access and a valid email address
    4. Pay online or via selected merchant's over-the-counter
    5. Receive acknowledgment and attachment online with electronically generated stamp
    6. File multiple documents for a single application or multiple applications.

Do you have questions about eDocFile for Patents? We might have the answer here: eDocFile for Patents FAQs

Covered Transactions

    • Responses, Extensions, Revivals, Recordals
    • Annuity Payment
    • Requests for Corrections
    • Requests for CTC
    • Requests for Registrability Report for Utility Model and Industrial Design
    • Renewals for Industrial Design
    • Submissions like Power of Attorney (POA) / Appointment of Resident Agent (ARA), Adverse Information, Third Party Observation
    • Voluntary Amendments, follow-up letters, and other patent-related documents.

 

Guide list of covered transaction for selecting request type

To facilitate filing of requests and responses, standard request forms can be downloaded here

IPOPHL PRIVACY STATEMENT

By submitting your application, request or document to us, manually or electronically, and/or ticking the box signifying your agreement to the processing and disclosure of personal data, you hereby give your consent for IPOPHL to collect, record, store, organize, modify, use, share, redact, erase, and/or otherwise process all data received from you in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173 otherwise known as Data Privacy Act of 2012. The personal information and sensitive personal information obtained may be used in relation to the processing of the application, request or document, and other functions or activities of IPOPHL, including: documentation, communication or notification; public disclosure or posting; publication; incorporation in the processing system; office reporting or presentation; research; sharing to partner institutions, both locally and internationally; profiling for customization, process improvement, delivery of services and other office projects or programs; and for all other legitimate purposes in accordance with IPOPHL’s mandate, other existing laws and treaty obligations.

For IPOPHL's Data Privacy Policy, see https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/privacy-policy/

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I certify under pain of perjury that all information I have indicated herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that my signature appearing herein is genuine and authentic. I likewise understand that the processing of this application is subject to pertinent provisions of the implementing rules and regulations of the IPO Philippines.