Patents - Filing Requirements


Patent Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Certified copy of the priority document if claimed.
  • Three copies of the specifications including claims, drawings, and abstract with Ukrainian translation.
  • Title page of the PCT application.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 31 months from filing date without penalty.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: can be applied for an additional period of 2 months with penalty.

A translation of the application in the Ukrainian language must be submitted to the Patent Office before the expiration of the 31 months term.

Annuity Requirements
  • No documents are required.

Patent Search
  • No documents are required.

Patent Assignment
  • Power of attorney signed by the assignee.
  • Deed of assignment document signed by the assignor and assignee.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Merger
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Merger agreement document.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney reflecting the new name or address simply signed.
  • Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation or the extract from the commercial register reflecting the change.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent License
  • Power of attorney signed by the licensee.
  • License agreement document signed by both parties.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.