Patents - Filing Requirements


Patent Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney legalised.
  • Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register
  • Abstract, specifications, drawings, and claims in English and Arabic languages.
  • Deed of assignment document signed by both parties if the applicant is not the inventor, legalised.
  • Certified copy of the priority document if claimed.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 6 months without penalty.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Annuity Requirements
  • No documents are required.

Patent Assignment
  • Power of attorney from the assignee legalised.
  • Deed of assignment document legalised.
  • Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register from the assignee.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent License
  • Power of attorney from the licensee legalised.
  • License agreement document legalised.
  • Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.