Filing rules by country

Ukraine

Patent filing & translation requirements

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

Ukranian

Filing Deadline

31 months

Filing Extension

No
If the due date for the National Entry was missed unintentionally, the applicant’s rights can be reinstated within a year from the missed due date subject to payment of the restoration fee and presenting reasons for omission.

Translation Extension

2 months
N/A
Yes, should be submitted 2 months from the issue date of a separate notification from the Ukraine Patent Office
Original Required? Yes Notarized? No Legalized? No

Power of Attorney

General POA Accepted

Yes
Sometimes
Only needed if the applicant in the PCT application differs from the applicant in the priority application (if priority is claimed)

Assignments Required

Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing

Yes

Claims Amendment Possible at Filing

No

Fee for Amending Claims at Filing

No
Due within 3 years from international filing date
N/A

Request for Examination Deadline

Can Examination be requested at filing?

Yes
No
N/A

Patent Prosecution Highway

Direct Route: filing & translation requirements

Language

Ukrainian

Filing Deadline

12 months

Filing Extension

No

Translation Extension

2 months
N/A
Yes, should be submitted 2 months from the issue date of a separate notification from the Ukraine Patent Office
Original Required? Yes Notarized? No Legalized? No

Power of Attorney

General POA Accepted

Yes
Yes
N/A

Assignments

Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing

Yes

Amended Claims Submitted at Filing

Yes

Fee for Amending Claims at Filing

No
Due within 3 years from filing date
N/A

Request for Examination Deadline

Can Examination be requested at filing?

Yes
No
N/A

Patent Prosecution Highway

3 months from filing date, Certified copy, No translation required
N/A

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