Patent Filing Requirements
- Description of the invention describing at least one way of carrying out the invention, with examples, where appropriate, and with references to the drawings if any.
- One claim or more. The claims should define the scope of the requested protection and supported by the description.
- Any drawings referred to in the description or any claims.
- Abstract of the invention.
- Certified copy of the priority document if claimed, with English translation.
Annuity Requirements
- No documents are required.
Patent Search
- No documents are required.
Patent Assignment
- Power of attorney signed by the assignee.
- Deed of assignment document signed by the assignor and the assignee.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent Merger
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Merger agreement document.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent Recordal of Change
- Power of attorney reflecting the new name or address simply signed.
- Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation or the extract from the commercial register reflecting the change.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent License
- Power of attorney signed by the licensee.
- License agreement document signed by both parties.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.