Spain
Supported patent filings

European Validation

Deadline:	3 months (from the date of publication of mention of grant)
London Agreement?	No
Official Language:	Spanish
Translations Required:	Yes
Forms:	No

PCT National Phase Entry

Deadline:	30 months
Power of Attorney:	Yes
Assignments:	No
Language:	Spanish
Translation Extension:	Yes*
Excess Claims Fee:	No
Examination Request:	Optional at filing or deferred
Country Notes:	*The Spanish translation can be submitted within two months from the filing date.

Direct Filing

Deadline:	12 months
Power of Attorney:	Yes
Assignments:	No
Language:	Spanish
Translation Extension:	Yes*
Excess Claims Fee:	No
Examination Request:	Optional at filing or deferred
Country Notes:	*The Spanish translation can be submitted within two months from the filing date. • Translation of the Priority Document is only necessary if the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office considers that the validity of the priority claim is relevant to the determination of whether the invention concerned is patentable.

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