Patents - Filing Requirements


Patent Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney signed by the applicant, sealed, and attested by two witnesses. Notarisation is not required.
  • Application form executed as above.
  • Notarised copy of the specification and claims including the nature of invention, in English language.
  • Filing receipt and priority details in the home country in English language, notarised by a Notary Public.
  • Certified copy of home or foreign patent registration certificates with duly authenticated translation in English language by a Notary Public.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Annuity Requirements
  • Power of attorney signed by the applicant and sealed. Notarisation is not required.
  • Original patent registration certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Assignment
  • Power of attorney sealed and attested by two witnesses.
  • Certified copy of deed of assignment in English.
  • Original patent registration certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Merger
  • Power of attorney sealed and attested by two witnesses.
  • Certified copy of merger document in English.
  • Original patent registration certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney sealed and attested by two witnesses.
  • Certified document reflecting the change, in English language.
  • Original patent registration certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent License
  • Power of attorney sealed and attested by two witnesses.
  • Licence agreement in English.
  • Original patent registration certificate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.