Guide for Uruguay Patent Application Process

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Uruguay Profile

The Eastern Republic of Uruguay (Spanish: República Oriental del Uruguay), commonly known as Uruguay (Spanish: Uruguay), is a country in southeastern South America, bordering Argentina to the west, Brazil to the east and north, the Rio de la Plata to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. . Uruguay has aRead more

Uruguay Profile

The Eastern Republic of Uruguay (Spanish: República Oriental del Uruguay), commonly known as Uruguay (Spanish: Uruguay), is a country in southeastern South America, bordering Argentina to the west, Brazil to the east and north, the Rio de la Plata to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. . Uruguay has a population of 3.42 million, of which nearly 1.8 million live in its capital and largest city, Montevideo, and its metropolitan area. With a territorial area of 176,000 square kilometers (68,000 square miles) and a population of 3.53 million, Uruguay is a member of the Southern Common Market along with Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Uruguayan Intellectual Property Legal System

  • "Intellectual Property Protection Law"
  • "Civil Code"
  • "Book Act"

International Organization/Agreement

  • Draft Consensus Clause Concerning Industrial Intellectual Property Rights
  • WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
  • WIPO Copyright Treaty
  • Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
  • "Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization"

 

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Filing Language
spanish

申请流程 Application Process Flow

发明专利申请流程 Invention

Name of Patent Office

National Institute of Industrial Property of Uruguay Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines

English: National Directorate of Industrial Property Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, abbreviation: DNPI

Website: Sitio oficial de la República Oriental del Uruguay - GUB.UY (www.gub.uy)

Uruguayan Patent Search: Consulta libre (miem.gub.uy)

Filing Language: Spanish

via Paris Convention

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. Deposited Receipt of Microorganism and Spanish Translation
  3. Viability Statement of Microorganism and Spanish Translation
  4. Power of Attorney
  5. Certified Priority Document
  6. Spanish translation of Certified Priority Document
  7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of Priority
  8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
  9. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review.
  10. Uruguay Translator Affidavit

20 years

via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.

DNPI conducts formality examination and substantive examination for invention patent application. A patent application will be published within 18 months from the filing date/priority date, with an opposition period of 30 days after publication. If there is no opposition, the application will enter into the stage of substantive examination within 120 days from the date of publication.

The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

8-10 years

  • Grant Fee: The applicant should pay the granted fee within 60 days after receiving the granted notice.
  • Annuity: The starting date of the annual fee is the date of granted, and the 1st annual fee is the annual fee for the 1-5 years.

No

Name of Patent Office

National Institute of Industrial Property of Uruguay Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines

English: National Directorate of Industrial Property Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, abbreviation: DNPI

Website: Sitio oficial de la República Oriental del Uruguay - GUB.UY (www.gub.uy)

Uruguayan Patent Search: Consulta libre (miem.gub.uy)

Filing Language: Spanish

via Paris Convention

Necessary documents:

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

Attachments (if any)

  1. Power of Attorney
  2. Certified Priority Document
  3. Spanish translation of Certified Priority Document
  4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of Priority
  5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
  6. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review.
  7. Uruguay Translator Affidavit

*Uruguay patent application documents needs to be certified and notarized

15 years

via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.

DNPI conducts formality examination and substantive examination for utility model application.

The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

  • Grant Fee: Applicant needs to pay the granted fee within 60 days after receipt of the notification of granted.
  • Annuity: The starting date of the annual fee is the granted date, and the 1st annual fee is the annual fee for the 1-5 years.

2 years

No

Name of Patent Office

National Institute of Industrial Property of Uruguay Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines

English: National Directorate of Industrial Property Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, abbreviation: DNPI

Website: Sitio oficial de la República Oriental del Uruguay - GUB.UY (www.gub.uy)

Uruguayan Patent Search: Consulta libre (miem.gub.uy)

Filing Language: Spanish

Necessary documents:

  1. Pictures/Photos of Design (6-sided views)
  2. A Brief Description

Attachments (if any):

  1. Power of Attorney
  2. Certified Priority Document
  3. Spanish translation of Certified Priority Document
  4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of Priority
  5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
  6. Uruguay Translator Affidavit

*Uruguay patent application documents need notarization

15 years

via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.

DNPI conducts formal examination and substantive examination for design application.

The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.

  • Grant Fee: Applicant needs to pay the granted fee within 60 days after receipt of the notification of granted.
  • Annuity: The starting date of the annual fee is the granted date, and the 1st annual fee is the annual fee for the 1-5 years.

1 year

No

No

发明专利、实用新型及外观设计进入国家申请流程
套餐价格（官费和服务费） / Package fee

Currency Unit: RMB

Patent Type Route Click to Get Price List In Detail Package Fee
Invention Paris Convention

Uruguay Invention Patent Paris Convention Application fee

Basic Services: 20020.00
Value Service: 24210.00
Expert service: 28860.00
Utility Model Paris Convention

Uruguay Utility Model Patent Paris Convention Application fee

Basic Services: 13130.00
Value Service: 17710.00
Expert service: 21630.00
Appearance Design Paris Convention

Uruguay Appearance Design Patent Paris Convention Application fee

Basic Services: 13130.00
Value Service: 17710.00
Expert service: 22300.00
Explanation of Package Fee:
  • Basic Package Fee: Contains the standard cost of the necessary stage for a patent application from new-filing to be granted.
  • Value Service: In addition to the above, the package fee also contains the service for analysis and comments concerning the office action provided by lawyer.
  • Expert service: In addition to the above, the package fee also contains the service for analysis, comments and amendments concerning the office action provided by lawyer.
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