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.
Arabic translation of title and abstract are due at filing.
Yes, should be submitted within 3 months from filing date
Original Required? Yes Notarized? No Legalized? Yes at a Bahraini consulate or any Arab consulate OR must have an Apostille certification if the country of the applicant company is a member of the Hague Convention
Power of Attorney
General POA Accepted
No
Yes
should be submitted within 3 months from filing date
Assignments Required
Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing
No
Claims Amendment Possible at Filing
Yes
Fee for Amending Claims at Filing
No
90 days from receipt of official notification
N/A
Request for Examination Deadline
Can Examination be requested at filing?
No
No
N/A
Patent Prosecution Highway
Direct Route: filing & translation requirements
Language
English or Arabic
Filing Deadline
12 months
Filing Extension
No
Translation Extension
4 months
N/A
Yes, should be submitted within 3 months from filing date
Original Required? Yes Notarized? No Legalized? Yes at a Bahraini consulate or any Arab consulate OR must have an Apostille certification if the country of the applicant company is a member of the Hague Convention
Power of Attorney
General POA Accepted
No
Yes, should be submitted within 3 months from filing date
N/A
Assignments
Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing
No
Amended Claims Submitted at Filing
Yes
Fee for Amending Claims at Filing
No
Due upon receiving the official notification
N/A
Request for Examination Deadline
Can Examination be requested at filing?
No
No
N/A
Patent Prosecution Highway
3 months from filing date, Certified copy, translation required
N/A
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