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.
Portuguese translation of Title, Abstract, and Claims due at filing
Yes, must be submitted within 60 days from filing date
Original Required? No Notarized? No Legalized? No
Power of Attorney
General POA Accepted
Yes
No
Only needed if the applicant of the priority document is different from the national phase entry applicant. Must be submitted within 60 days from filing date
Assignments Required
Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing
No
Claims Amendment Possible at Filing
Yes, however the original claims need to be filed as well
Fee for Amending Claims at Filing
No
Due within 36 months from International filing date
N/A
Request for Examination Deadline
Can Examination be requested at filing?
No
No
N/A
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Direct Route: filing & translation requirements
Language
Portuguese
Filing Deadline
12 months
Filing Extension
60 day extension for specification only
Translation Extension
60 days for only the specification
If filing extension was taken
Yes, must be submitted within 60 days from filing date
Original Required? No Notarized? No Legalized? No
Power of Attorney
General POA Accepted
Yes
Sometimes
Only needed if the Applicant of the priority document is different from the national phase entry Applicant. Must be submitted within 60 days from filing date.
Assignments
Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing
Yes
Amended Claims Submitted at Filing
No, however, voluntary amendments can be submitted as well
Fee for Amending Claims at Filing
N/A
Due within 36 months from filing date
N/A
Request for Examination Deadline
Can Examination be requested at filing?
No
No
N/A
Patent Prosecution Highway
180 days from filing date, Certified copy, no translation required
N/A
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