Patent Filing Requirements
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Specification, claims, and abstract in English language.
- Formal drawings, if applicable.
- Deed of assignment document, if the applicant is not the inventor.
- Certified copy of the priority document if claimed (which can be late filed within 3 months).
Notes
- Late filing of documents: within 30 days without penalty.
- Extension of time for late filing of documents: can be applied for an additional period of 3 months without penalty.
Annuity Requirements
- No documents are required.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent Assignment
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Deed of assignment document.
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 simply signed.
- Effective change date.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.
Patent License
- Power of attorney simply signed.
- License agreement document.
Notes
- Late filing of documents: not allowed.