Patents - Filing Requirements


Patent Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Three copies of the specifications and claims of the patent.
  • Three copies of the formal drawing (where applicable).
  • Deed of assignment document if the applicant is not the inventor.
  • Assignment of priority rights.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date with penalty.

Annuity Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Copy of the certificate of registration.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date with penalty.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Assignment
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Copy of the certificate of registration.
  • Deed of assignment document.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date with penalty.

Patent Merger
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Copy of the certificate of registration.
  • Merger agreement document.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date with penalty.

Patent Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Copy of the certificate of registration.
  • Proof of change of name or address.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date with penalty.

Patent License
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Copy of the certificate of registration.
  • License agreement document.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date with penalty.