Patent Application Encyclopedia

  • How long is the protection period of industrial design in Italy?

    25 years

  • What are the requirements for Kuwait invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Arabic

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Arabic translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Arabic translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Priority certificate and its Arabic translation
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    * Kuwait patent application documents need to be notarized

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Enter Kuwait national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Arabic translation
    6. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Arabic translation
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority

    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

      * Kuwait patent application documents need to be notarized

  • How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Saudi Arabia?

    10-12 months

  • Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Thailand

    not applicable. Designs disclosed to the public prior to filing are not eligible for application.

  • What are the requirements for the design application documents in the UAE
    Filing Language: Arabic

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Priority certificate and its Arabic translation
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    5. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

    6. personal identification

      * UAE patent application documents need to be notarized

  • Characteristics of Uruguayan invention patent application process

    Formal examination and substantive examination are required.

  • How many years is the protection period of Romanian invention patent application

    20 years

  • Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Costa Rica?

    Costa Rican Intellectual Property Registry

    English: Registry of Intellectual Property, abbreviation: RIP

    Website: www.rnpdigital.com

  • Features of the Russian invention patent application process

    ROSPATENT conducts formal and substantive examinations of invention patent applications. After ROSPATENT conducts formality examination for about 2 months, the applicant/anyone should submit a request for substantive examination within 3 years from the date of application, and this period can be extended for 2 months upon request. will be deemed withdrawn. However, the applicant may file a request for reinstatement within 12 months, subject to the payment of a late fee and proof of special circumstances. Third parties are allowed to provide comparative documents that have a negative impact on patentability assessment. Active revision requests can only be made once.

  • What are the requirements for Mongolian invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Mongolian

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Microorganism Preservation and Mongolian Translation
    3. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Mongolian Translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Certified Priority Document
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the national phase of Mongolia 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Certificate of Microorganism Preservation and Mongolian Translation
    6. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Mongolian Translation
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Türkiye

    TURKPATENT only conducts formality examination and prior art search for utility model patent applications, and does not protect methods or chemical products. The search is only for novelty and industrial applicability, and there is no requirement for inventive step. The applicant shall submit the prior art search request within 3 months from the date of issuance of the acceptance notice.

  • What are the requirements for Indonesian industrial design application documents
    Filing Language: Indonesian

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Priority certificate and its Indonesian translation
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Features of the Luxembourg Utility Model Patent Application Process

    OPI does not conduct substantive examination for utility models (short-term patents). If no search is carried out or search reports from other countries are provided, it will only be protected as a short-term patent.

  • Instructions for Authorization of Utility Model Application and Annual Fee in Finland
    • Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted fee within 2 months after receiving the granted notice.
    • Annuity: The annual fee for the first to fourth years is included in the application fee. After the granted, the annual fee will be paid from the fifth year and paid once every three years. It must be paid on the last day of the month of the application date. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, but a late fee of 50.00 euros will be charged.

  • Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Romania?

    Romanian Patent and Trademark Office

    English: State Office for Inventions and Trademarks, abbreviation: OSIM

    Website: OSIM, EUIPO, WIPO registration, verification, terms and costs (inregistrare-marci.ro)

    Romanian Invention Patent Search: ro.espacenet.com

  • Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Portugal?

    Portuguese National Institute of Industrial Property

    English: Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: INPI

    URL: https://inpi.justica.gov.pt/

    Portuguese invention patent search: Pesquisa Online - Patentes (justica.gov.pt)

  • How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Peru?

    12 months

  • How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Portugal?

    3 months

  • What are the requirements for Japanese utility model application documents?

    Filing Language: Japanese

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    2. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    3. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    4. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Japanese national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Design and Annual Fee in Sweden
    • Authorization Fee: There is no granted fee.
    • Annuity: Renewal fee is paid every 5 years. Overdue annual fee can be postponed at the latest within a grace period of 6 months after the due date, and a 20% penalty must be paid at the same time.