Patent Application Encyclopedia

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

    1-1.5 years

  • Features of Bulgarian Utility Model Patent Application Process

    The BPO only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications. The formality examination takes 3 months, and the content of the examination includes whether the applied for utility model patent application belongs to the object of protection, the issue of unity, etc. If the granted conditions are met, the patent is authorized.

  • What are the requirements for the Romanian invention patent application documents?

    Filing Language: Romanian

    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. Deposited Receipt of Microorganism and Translation thereof
    3. Viability Statement of Microorganism and Translation thereof
    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

      *Romania patent application documents need notarization

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Amendments under Art. 19/34/28/41 at the time of the national phase entry
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Deposited Receipt of Microorganism and Translation thereof
    6. Viability Statement of Microorganism and Translation thereof
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority

    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

      *Romania patent application documents need notarization

  • Is a design application in Saudi Arabia convertible?

    no

  • What are the requirements for the Portuguese invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Portuguese

    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 Portuguese translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Portuguese 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. Enter the Portuguese national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Portuguese translation
    6. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Portuguese translation
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Can the priority right of Italian invention patent application be restored?

    Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "all due care".

  • Novelty Grace Period for Italian Invention Patent Application

    A novelty grace period of 6 months prior to the filing date/priority date may be enjoyed in the following cases.

    • Publication at official or officially recognized international exhibitions
    • Malicious disclosure by a third party

  • How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Poland?

    2-4 years

  • Whether an Australian industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance

    yes. It is allowed to include multiple designs in one design application.

  • How long is the protection period of industrial design in Taiwan, China?

    15 years

  • Features of Finnish design patent application process

    Formal examination and substantive examination are required. Substantive examination begins automatically, without the need to submit a specific request.

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

    The Costa Rican Patent Office conducts formal and substantive examinations of utility model patent applications. After passing the examination, the Patent Office will publish the Costa Rican patent application. If no opposition arises within the publication period, the patent will be granted.

  • How long does it take to grant a utility model application in Portugal?

    12-14 months

  • Can Bahrain invention patent application priority be restored

    Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."

  • Is the design application in Singapore convertible?

    no

  • 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

  • What are the requirements for the Australian invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: English

    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. Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
    3. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
    4. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    7. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    8. translator statement

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Australian national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
    6. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    9. translator statement

  • Can the priority right of a utility model application be restored in Romania?

    Accept the restoration of priority, and consult OSIM for specific standards.

  • Whether a UK industrial design application can be type-converted

    no

  • Costa Rica Invention Patent Application Authorization and Annual Fee Instructions
    • Grant fee: The applicant needs to pay the granted fee when receiving the granted notice.
    • Annuity: The applicant needs to pay the annual fee for the second year within 2 months from the date of issuance of the granted notice. The payment can be postponed within 6 months after the overdue period, but a penalty of 30% of the annual fee of the current year must be paid at the same time. You can pay the annual fee for more than two years at one time.