The SPO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of the invention patent, and publishes it after the formality examination is passed. The applicant needs to pay the substantive examination fee within 3 months after receiving the payment notice, and start the substantive examination. The duration depends on the complexity of the application.
- Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance in a Saudi Arabian industrial design application
- How long is the application period for industrial design in Saudi Arabia?
- Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Saudi Arabia
- Characteristics of the invention patent application process in Saudi Arabia
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Saudi Arabia?
- How long is the protection period of Saudi Arabian invention patent application
- How long is the PCT period for Saudi Arabian invention patent application
- Is a design application in Saudi Arabia eligible for DAS?
- Can the priority right of invention patent application in Saudi Arabia be restored?
- Explanation of Design Authorization and Annual Fee in Saudi Arabia