Morocco
Supported patent filings

European Validation
Deadline: 3 months (from the date of publication of mention of grant)
London Agreement? No
Official Language: Arabic or French
Translations Required: Claims (French)
Forms: Yes
Country Notes:  Non-member validation state
PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 31 months*
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: Yes**
Language: Arabic or French
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: Yes***
Examination Request: Automatically examined, additional exam fees at filing
Country Notes:

* 33 months with extension fee payable.


** Assignments are only required when the applicant has changed and that change has not been recorded with the International Bureau.


*** An amendment to reduce the claims may be submitted. Any amendments made will incur additional translation costs.

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