Below we’ve listed the patent filing and translation requirements. Whilst we endeavour to ensure these regulations remain up-to-date, they are subject to change. We advise you check with the local patent office or relevant counsel regarding any questions about country specific regulations.
| PCT Route: filing & translation requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | English or French | |
| Filing Deadline | 30 months from the earliest priority date | |
| Filing Extension | No extension (Late entry is possible 12 months by petitioning for reinstatement, paying an additional fee, and declaring that the failure to file on time was unintentional.) |
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| Translation Extension | No | |
| Power of Attorney | No | |
| General POA Accepted | N/A | |
| Assignments Required | Recommended but not requirement at filing. (Statement of Entitlement: due at filing an prepared by the filing agent.) |
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| Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing | No | |
| Claims Amendment Possible at Filing | Yes | |
| Request for Examination Deadline | 4 years from the the international filing date. | |
| Can Examination be requested at filing? | Yes | |
| Patent Prosecution Highway | Yes | |
| Direct Route: filing & translation requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | English or French | |
| Filing Deadline | 12 months | |
| Filing Extension | 2 months | |
| Translation Extension | No | |
| Power of Attorney | No | |
| General POA accepted | N/A | |
| Assignments | No (Statement of Entitlement: The applicant has to state that it is entitled to file on behalf of inventors. Assignment: It is recommended to submit at the latest with payment of final (issue) fee. Not mandatory at the time of filing.) |
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| Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing | No | |
| Amended Claims Submitted at Filing | Yes | |
| Fee for Amending Claims at Filing | No | |
| Request for Examination Deadline | Due within 4 years from filing date | |
| Can Examination be requested at filing? | Yes | |
| Patent Prosecution Highway | Yes | |
| Priority Document | 16 months from earliest priority date, Certified copy, no translation required | |
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