Patent Filing Requirements
- Power of attorney simply signed and stamped by a round corporate seal. If not stamped, then it should be legalised or apostilled.
- Description, claims, abstract, and figures.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: allowed within 2 months from filing date with penalty.
- Extension of time for late filing of documents: can be applied for additional period of 2 months three times.
Annuity Requirements
- No documents are required.
Patent Assignment
- Power of attorney signed by the assignee.
- Deed of assignment document signed by both parties.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent Merger
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Merger agreement document signed by both parties.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent Recordal of Change
- Official document certifying the change.
- A letter from the applicant informing the Patent Office about the change.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent License
- Power of attorney notarised or apostilled.
- Two original license agreement documents signed by both parties.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.