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Mongolia

Patent system, trademark registration, annuity management, and renewals in Mongolia.

Authority

IPOM

PCT

31 mo

Madrid

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Before filing or quoting, you'll typically confirm these first

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Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Mongolia
2
Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority
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Whether to verify the official portal, search system, and key deadlines before moving to a quote or engagement

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Patent System & Process

Patent System in Mongolia

Mongolia is a landlocked, mining-dominant economy with rich mineral resources (coal, copper, gold). IP administered by IPOM. 20-year invention patents; PCT national phase 31 months; Madrid member since 2001.

Mongolian Patent System ▾

IPOM examination; 20-year patents; 5-year utility models (no examination). Mongolian language required; translations needed.

Source: IPOM; WIPO — MN

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Mongolia

Mongolian trademarks examined by IPOM; 10-year term; renewable. Madrid designations of MN accepted since 2001.

Trademark Application ▾

Madrid designation of MN or direct IPOM national filing in Mongolian.

Source: IPOM; WIPO Madrid

Patent Annuity

Mongolia Patent Annuities

Annual annuities; grace period available.

Source: IPOM fee schedule

Annuity Reference → Managed Annuities

Trademark Renewal

Mongolia Trademark Renewals

10-year trademark; renew before expiry.

Source: IPOM

Renewal Reference → Managed Renewals

FAQ

Common Questions — Mongolia IP

PCT deadline for Mongolia? ▾

31 months from priority.

Does Mongolia accept Madrid trademark designations? ▾

Yes, since 2001.

What language is required? ▾

Mongolian; translations required for non-Mongolian documents.

Does Mongolia have utility model protection? ▾

Yes, 5-year term; no substantive examination.

For which industries is IP most relevant in Mongolia? ▾

Mining technology (coal, copper, gold processing), consumer goods, and food brands are most relevant in Mongolia.

Is there a trademark use requirement in Mongolia? ▾

Yes, non-use for 3 consecutive years may lead to revocation.

Is a local agent required in Mongolia? ▾

Foreign applicants must use a locally registered agent at IPOM.

Is Mongolia a WTO member? ▾

Yes, Mongolia joined WTO in 1997.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

IPOM Official Website ipom.mn WIPO — Mongolia www.wipo.int/members/en/details.jsp?country_id=119

Content based on official sources above, last reviewed: 2026-04. In case of discrepancy with the latest official publications, official sources prevail.

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