Chile
Supported patent filings

PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 30 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: Yes
Language: Spanish
Translation Extension: Yes*
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes:

* The Spanish translation must be submitted as soon as possible after the national filing.


• References cited in the International Search Report (ISR) are required at filing. If the references are not provided with the order, the agent will handle the late filing of the documents at extra cost.
Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: Yes**
Language: Spanish
Translation Extension: Yes***
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes:

* The Power of Attorney does not require legalization at filing. It can be filed within 60 days of the filing of the application.


** Assignments can be filed within 90 days of the filing of the application. The Chilean Patent Office may request submission of the assignment before the late filing deadline if the document has not been lodged by the time the preliminary examination is performed.


*** The translation of the specification can be filed within 90 days of the filing of the application.


• Certified copy and simple Spanish translation of the Priority Document are required. The translation of the Priority Documents can be filed within 90 days after the filing of the application.

Recommended Agents

Carey

PCT National Phase Entry

Direct Filing

Carey is one of the leading intellectual property firms in Chile. It has vast experience advising clients on issues relating to prosecution and litigation, designations of origin, plant varieties, regulatory matters (pharmaceutical), copyright, anti-counterfeiting and other IP-related matters. 

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