Patents - Filing Requirements


Patent Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Specification, claims, and abstract.
  • Drawings (if any).
  • Deed of assignment document notarised if the inventor is not the applicant.
  • Certified copy of the priority application and the English translation can be lodged later after filing.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: the power of attorney and the deed of assignment can be filed later, there is no set deadline.

Annuity Requirements
  • No documents are required.

Patent Assignment
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Notarised or certified copy of the assignment agreement document.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Merger
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Notarised or certified copy of the merger agreement document.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Declaration of change notarised, or legal documents showing the change.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent License
  • Power of attorney, notarised.
  • Notarised or certified copy of the license agreement document.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.