Saudi Arabia

Supported patent filings

PCT National Phase Entry

Deadline: 30 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: No
Language: English & Arabic
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes: * Powers of Attorney must be legalized via the Apostille procedure and must be filed within three months from the filing date.

Direct Filing

Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: Yes**
Language: English & Arabic
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes: * Powers of Attorney must be legalized via the Apostille procedure and must be filed within three months from the filing date.

** Assignments must be legalized via the Apostille procedure and must be filed within three months from the filing date.

A certified copy of the Priority Document must be submitted within three months of the filing date, with details needed at filing. It is not necessary to translate the Priority Document, regardless of which language it is in, unless specifically requested by the examiner.

All supporting documents must be submitted in Arabic.

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..