Filing & translations requirements in Ukraine

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.

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PCT Route: filing & translation requirements
Language Ukranian
Filing Deadline 31 months from the earliest priority date
Filing Extension No
Translation Extension 2 months from the filing deadline
(Extension request must be submitted prior to the 31-month deadline.)
Power of Attorney Upon filing
(Extension: 2 months from official notice of the patent office. Original.)
General POA Accepted Yes
Assignments Required No
Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing Yes
Claims Amendment Possible at Filing No
Request for Examination Deadline Due within 3 years from international filing date
Can Examination be requested at filing? Yes
Patent Prosecution Highway No
Direct Route: filing & translation requirements
Language Ukrainian
Filing Deadline 12 months
Filing Extension No
Translation Extension 2 months
Power of Attorney Yes, should be submitted 2 months from the issue date of a separate notification from the Ukraine Patent Office
(Original)
General POA accepted Yes
Assignments Yes
Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing Yes
Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
Fee for Amending Claims at Filing No
Request for Examination Deadline Due within 3 years from filing date
Can Examination be requested at filing? Yes
Patent Prosecution Highway No
Priority Document 3 months from filing date, Certified copy, No translation required

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