Patents - Filing Requirements


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.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: The power of attorney and the deed of assignment can be filed later; there is no set deadline.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Assignment
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Deed of assignment document or other instrument of title with verified English translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Merger
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Merger agreement document or other instrument of title with verified English translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney simply signed.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent License
  • Power of attorney simply signed by the proprietor and the licensee.
  • Declaration and statement of case with verified English translation.
  • License agreement document with verified English translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.