Patent Application Encyclopedia

  • What are the requirements for the application documents for invention patents in Saudi Arabia

    Filing Language: Arabic

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Arabic translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Arabic translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Priority certificate and its Arabic translation
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

      *Saudi Arabian patent application documents need to be notarized

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the national phase of Saudi Arabia 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Saudi Arabic translation
    6. Certificate of Microbial Survival and its Saudi Arabic translation
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority

    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

      *Saudi Arabian patent application documents need to be notarized

  • What are the requirements for the Venezuelan invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Spanish

    via Paris Convention

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Spanish translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Spanish translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Certified Priority Document
    6. Spanish translation of priority certificate
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    9. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    10. Proof of personal identity (copy of ID card or passport, if necessary, certified Power of Attorney and copy of ID card of agent)
    11. Copy of Articles of Incorporation or Commercial Register of Company Registration (copy of ID card or passport of company director or president)
    12. Venezuelan Translator Affidavit
    13. Proof of application fee and annual fee payment for the first year

  • Explanation of utility model application authorization and annual fee in Taiwan, China
    • Grant fee: Pay the granted official fee within 3 months after receiving the granted notice (no extension possible).
    • Annuity: The annual fee is calculated from the first year, and the annual fee should be paid within 3 months after receiving the granted notice. The payment deadline for subsequent annual fees is the day before the announcement date of each year. If the annual fee is overdue, the payment can be postponed within the grace period of 6 months, and the penalty should be paid at the same time.

  • Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Peru

    If the inventor or his client, the national office, or the information obtained directly or indirectly from the inventor leads to third-party disclosure, a novelty grace period of 12 months before the filing date/priority date can be enjoyed.

  • Romania Utility Model Application Authorization and Annual Fee Instructions
    • Grant fee: The applicant needs to pay within 4 months after receiving the announcement of the patent granted decision, and pay the annual fee at the time of granted at the same time.
    • Annuity: The annual fee is paid year by year starting from the third year from the application date. Overdue annual fee can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a penalty of 0.5 euros should be paid at the same time.

  • Features of Bahrain design patent application process

    MOIC only conducts formality examination on designs.

  • Description of Philippine Design Authorization and Annual Fee
    • Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted announcement fee within 2 months from the date of issuance of the granted decision notice.
    • Annuity: It will be paid year by year starting from the date of patent announcement for 4 years, and the renewal fee can be paid within 12 months before the expiration of the protection period. If you fail to pay after the due date, you can make up the payment within a grace period of 6 months, but you need to pay a penalty at the same time.

  • Is a Ukrainian industrial design application eligible for DAS?

    no

  • Is a utility model application in Austria eligible for DAS?

    yes

  • How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Mexico?

    6-8 months

  • Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Denmark

    DKPTO conducts only formality examination of utility model patent applications. It can be submitted in a foreign language, but the Danish translation must be completed within one month from the filing date. The applicant/anyone can submit a request for examination during the validity period of the patent, and DKPTO will conduct substantive examination after paying the corresponding fee. Method Claim are not allowed.

  • How long is the period for filing an industrial design application in Poland?
    • via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
    • Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
    • EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.

  • Is Japanese Utility Model Application Type Convertible?

    yes.

    • Within 3 years from the filing date, the patent type can be changed from utility model to invention upon request of the applicant
    • Utility model patents can be converted to design patents at any time

    A conversion fee shall be paid for patent type conversion. Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.

  • How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Japan?
    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

  • How long is the PCT period for Philippine invention patent application
    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

  • What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in the UAE?

    Filing Language: Arabic

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Priority certificate and its Arabic translation
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    6. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

    7. personal identification

      * UAE patent application documents need to be notarized

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the UAE National Phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    7. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

    8. personal identification

      * UAE patent application documents need to be notarized

  • Who is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Chile?

    Chilean National Institute of Industrial Property

    English: National Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: INAPI

    URL: Home (inapi.cl)

    Chilean Invention Patent Search: INAPI - Consulta de Patentes

  • Who is the competent authority for utility model applications in Colombia?

    Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    English: Superintendence of Industry and Commerce Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism

    Website: http://www.sic.gov.co/

  • Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in New Zealand?

    Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand

    English: Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, abbreviation: IPONZ

    Website: Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (iponz.govt.nz)

    New Zealand invention patent search: Search Patent case(s) (iponz.govt.nz)

  • Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Switzerland

    Novelty grace period is available if the design is disclosed by the designer or the designer's representative within 12 months before the application to IGE/IPI.

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