Patents - Filing Requirements


Patent Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney signed and stamped and sealed by the applicant. The name and capacity of the signatory should be clearly indicated on the power.
  • Three copies of the specifications, claims, and drawings in French language (Arabic or English languages are not required). Translation can be provided within 3 months from the filing date extendable for an additional 2 months after payment of late filing fees.
  • Certified copy of the priority document if claimed (must be filed within 3 months, non extendable).

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: can be filed later.

Annuity Requirements
  • No required documents.

Patent Assignment
  • Power of attorney signed and stamped and sealed by the applicant. The name and capacity of the signatory should be clearly indicated on the power.
  • Deed of assignment document certified with certified French translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date without penalty.

Patent Merger
  • Power of attorney signed and stamped and sealed by the applicant. The name and capacity of the signatory should be clearly indicated on the power.
  • Merger agreement document certified with certified French translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date without penalty.

Patent Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney signed and stamped and sealed by the applicant. The name and capacity of the signatory should be clearly indicated on the power.
  • Certified copy of the certificate of change along with certified French translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date without penalty.

Patent License
  • Power of attorney signed and stamped and sealed by the applicant. The name and capacity of the signatory should be clearly indicated on the power.
  • License agreement document.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date without penalty.