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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