Patents - General Information

  • You can claim priority according to Paris Convention within: 12 months from the first filing date.
  • Member of: PCT, Paris Convention, ARIPO.
  • Period of protection of a patent: 14 years.
  • Annuities: annuity fees fall due on the third, seventh, and tenth anniversary of the filing date.
  • Allowed time to submit the assignment deed from the date of signing the agreement: no time restrictions.