Patent protection in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Questions about patents in Saint Kitts and Nevis

How much does a patent cost in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Our estimate is about US$3,922 to take a PCT application to grant in Saint Kitts and Nevis. That is about US$1,500 in official fees and US$2,422 in attorney fees. By stage: filing US$1,464, search US$300, examination request US$738, office action response US$887 and grant / issuance / publication US$534 (one office action response included). Renewal fees over the patent's life add an estimated US$8,669. These are estimates only, for a standard application (10 claims, 30 pages, a company applicant): the actual cost depends on the law firm and the application. Request a quote from a law firm on this site for an exact price.

What is the PCT national phase deadline for Saint Kitts and Nevis, and which routes are there?

The PCT national phase for Saint Kitts and Nevis must be entered within 30 months of the earliest priority date.

What does Saint Kitts and Nevis's economy make and export?

Saint Kitts and Nevis' GDP is US$1.2bn, of which services US$783m, industry US$247m (of which manufacturing US$47m) and agriculture US$15m. Spending a year: households US$724m and health care US$61m. Saint Kitts and Nevis' exports of goods came to US$40m in 2024.