Sri Lanka
Supported patent filings

PCT National Phase Entry

Deadline:	30 months
Power of Attorney:	Yes
Assignments:	Yes
Language:	English
Translation Extension:	Yes*
Excess Claims Fee:	No
Examination Request:	Automatically examined
Country Notes:	* The English translation (in case of non-EN application) can be submitted within three months from the filing date.

Direct Filing

Deadline:	12 months
Power of Attorney:	Yes
Assignments:	Yes
Language:	English
Translation Extension:	Yes*
Excess Claims Fee:	No
Examination Request:	Automatically examined
Country Notes:	* The English translation (in case of non-EN application) can be submitted within three months from the filing date. • Certified copy of the Priority Document and its notarized English translation (in case of non-English language) are required to be filed at the time of filing of the application. Late filing of these documents is possible within three months from the application filing date but will result in a late fee.

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