Patents - Filing Requirements


Patent Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Full name and address of the applicant.
  • Full name, address, and nationality of the inventor(s).
  • Abstract, specifications, and claims.
  • Official drawings on A4 paper (two copies).
  • Priority document if claimed.
  • Deed of assignment document legalised, if applicant is not the inventor.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

The power of attorney and the official drawings can be filed within 2 months from the filing date, while the priority document and the deed of assignment can be filed within 6 months.

Annuity Requirements
  • No documents are required.

Patent Assignment
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Deed of assignment document signed by the owner, in Italian and English languages.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Merger
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Merger agreement document signed by both parties, in Italian and English languages.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Details of the change of name or address.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent License
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • License agreement document signed by the owner, in Italian and English languages.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.