Kuwait
Supported patent filings
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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Recommended Agents
Saba & Co. Intellectual Property
PCT National Phase Entry
Direct Filing
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