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 | Portuguese | |
| Filing Deadline | 30 months from the earliest priority date | |
| Filing Extension | No | |
| Translation Extension | 60 days from filing date (Portuguese translation of Title, Abstract, and Claims due at filing.) |
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| Power of Attorney | 60 days from filing date (Scanned) |
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| General POA Accepted | Yes | |
| Assignments Required | 60 days from filing date (Only needed if the applicant of the priority document is different from the national phase entry applicant.) |
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| Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing | No | |
| Claims Amendment Possible at Filing | Yes, however the original claims need to be filed as well | |
| Request for Examination Deadline | Due within 36 months from International filing date | |
| Can Examination be requested at filing? | No | |
| Patent Prosecution Highway | Yes | |
| Direct Route: filing & translation requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Portuguese | |
| Filing Deadline | 12 months | |
| Filing Extension | 60 day extension for specification only (Title, abstract, and claims do not have extension.) |
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| Translation Extension | 60 days for only the specification (If filing extension was taken) |
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| Power of Attorney | Yes, must be submitted within 60 days from filing date | |
| General POA accepted | Yes | |
| Assignments | 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.) |
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| 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 | |
| Request for Examination Deadline | Due within 36 months from filing date | |
| Can Examination be requested at filing? | No | |
| Patent Prosecution Highway | No | |
| Priority Document | 180 days from filing date, Certified copy, no translation required | |
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