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.
Requiress declaring that the failure to file on time was unintentional.
Translation Extension
No
N/A
No
N/A
Power of Attorney
General POA Accepted
N/A
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.
Assignments Required
Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing
No
Claims Amendment Possible at Filing
Yes
Fee for Amending Claims at Filing
No
Due within 4 years if filed on or after 10/30/2019. Due within 5 years if filing date is before 10/30/2019.
N/A
Request for Examination Deadline
Can Examination be requested at filing?
Yes
Yes
N/A
Patent Prosecution Highway
Direct Route: filing & translation requirements
Language
English or French
Filing Deadline
12 months
Filing Extension
2 months
Translation Extension
No
N/A
No
N/A
Power of Attorney
General POA Accepted
N/A
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
Assignments
Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing
No
Amended Claims Submitted at Filing
Yes
Fee for Amending Claims at Filing
No
Due within 4 years from filing date
N/A
Request for Examination Deadline
Can Examination be requested at filing?
Yes
Yes
N/A
Patent Prosecution Highway
16 months from earliest priority date, Certified copy, no translation required
N/A
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