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. |
Recommended Agents
Saba & Co. Intellectual Property
PCT National Phase Entry
Direct Filing
Saba is the longest established and most renowned intellectual property firm in the Arab world. The firm is active in all areas of prosecution, registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights and provides the full range of associated legal services.. . The firm’s mission is to help clients achieve maximum benefit from their intellectual property rights. For years, it has been a leader among regional firms in terms of the strength and depth of its commitment to understanding and serving its clients. It has the experience, knowledge and resources to offer first-rate intellectual property services.. . Saba operates through an extensive network of branch and representative offices across West Asia, North Africa and their neighbouring regions. Saba is the only IP firm in the Middle East and North Africa region that is a partnership, meaning that its core strength is its continuity, which it has demonstrated for the past 75 years..