Saudi Arabia
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: Deferred
Country Notes: * Powers of Attorney must be legalized via the Apostille procedure and must be filed within three months from the filing date.

** The Arabic translation can be submitted within 60 days from the filing date, with a late fee.
Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: Yes**
Language: English & Arabic
Translation Extension: Yes***
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes:

* Powers of Attorney must be legalized via the Apostille procedure and must be filed within three months from the filing date.

** Assignments must be legalized via the Apostille procedure and must be filed within three months from the filing date.

*** The Arabic translation can be submitted within 60 days from the filing date, with a late fee.

• A certified copy of the Priority Document must be submitted within three months of the filing date, with details needed at filing. It is not necessary to translate the Priority Document, regardless of which language it is in, unless specifically requested by the examiner.

• All supporting documents must be submitted in Arabic.

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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