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.

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.

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