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Supported patent filings

PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 30 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: No**
Language: English & Arabic
Translation Extension: Yes***
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Automatically examined, additional exam fees at filing
Country Notes:

* Power of Attorney must be legalized up to the Qatari consulate. A copy of the signed form is required at filing. However, the notarized/legalized original may be submitted within six months from the filing date.


** Instrument of Assignment of the international application if the applicant has changed after the international filing date.


*** The Arabic and English translations can be submitted within six months from the filing date. However, the Arabic and English translation of the title, claims and abstract are required at filing.
Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: No
Language: English & Arabic
Translation Extension: Yes**
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Automatically examined, additional exam fees at filing
Country Notes:

* Power of Attorney must be legalized up to the Qatari consulate. The form can be filed within six months of the filing date.


** The Arabic and English translations can be submitted within three months from the filing date. However, the Arabic and English translation of the title, claims and abstract are required at filing.


• A certified copy of the Priority Documents(s) must be submitted within six months from filing date, with details needed at filing.


• A translation of the Priority Document is not required.

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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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