no
The design does not lose novelty if it is exhibited at an officially recognized international exhibition within 6 months of the filing/priority date, or if it is disclosed as a result of apparent misuse by the applicant or its previous owner.
no
yes. Multiple designs may be included in one Saudi Arabian design application, provided that the designs belong to the same class in the International Design Classification.
no
3-5 years
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- PCT filing route: 30 months from the earliest priority date.
Filing Language: Arabic Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Priority certificate and its Arabic translation
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
*Saudi Arabian patent application requires notarization
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
Restoration of priority is accepted on the grounds of "due care" and "unintentional/due care".
10 years