Kuwait
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PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 30 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: No
Language: Arabic & English
Translation Extension: Yes**
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes:

* Power of Attorney forms must be legalized via the Kuwaiti consulate, within three months of filing.


** The Arabic translation can be submitted within three months from the filing date. However, the English specification or translation must be submitted at filing.
Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: Yes
Language: Arabic & English
Translation Extension: Yes**
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes:

* Powers of Attorney and assignment forms must be legalized via the Kuwaiti consulate, within three months of filing. A simple copy of the POA is required at filing.


** The Arabic translation can be submitted within three months from the filing date. However, the English specification or translation must be submitted at filing.


• A legalized Extract from the Commercial Register is required.


• A certified copy of the Priority Document(s) must be submitted within three months from filing date, with details needed at filing. A translation of the Priority Document is not required.

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