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 | English | |
| Filing Deadline | 31 months from the earliest priority date | |
| Filing Extension | 6 months (The extension can be applied for on a monthly basis) |
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| Translation Extension | No | |
| Power of Attorney | 3 months from filing date (Initially Scanned copy, followed by original.) |
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| General POA Accepted | Yes | |
| Assignments Required | 6 months from filing date (Initially, scanned copy; hardcopy only if requested by the examiner be submitted within 15 days if requested by the Examiner. Extension Available: 6 months at a monthly fee.) |
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| Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing | Yes (Only the deletion of claims are allowed at time of filing.) |
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| Claims Amendment Possible at Filing | ||
| Request for Examination Deadline | Due 31-months from the earliest priority date (at the same time as national phase entry). | |
| Can Examination be requested at filing? | N/A | |
| Patent Prosecution Highway | Yes | |
| Direct Route: filing & translation requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | English | |
| Filing Deadline | 12 months | |
| Filing Extension | No | |
| Translation Extension | No | |
| Power of Attorney | Yes, should be submitted within 3 months of filing | |
| General POA accepted | Yes | |
| Assignments | Yes, should be submitted within 6 months of filing | |
| Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing | Yes | |
| Amended Claims Submitted at Filing | Yes, the amendments made should be within the scope of specification and claims filed in priority application | |
| Fee for Amending Claims at Filing | No | |
| Request for Examination Deadline | Due within 31 months from earliest priority date | |
| Can Examination be requested at filing? | Yes | |
| Patent Prosecution Highway | No | |
| Priority Document | 3 months from invitation, Certified copy or DAS code, Translation required | |
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