Patents - General Information

  • You can claim priority according to Paris Convention within: 12 months from the first filing date.
  • Member of: Paris Convention.
  • Allowed time to submit the assignment deed from the date of signing the agreement: no time restrictions.

Letters patent are granted for a period of 14 years. An extended term of a further 7 years may be granted. There are no renewal periods or annuities for patents.