Switzerland/Liechtenstein
Supported patent filings

European Validation
Deadline: N/A
London Agreement? Yes
Official Language: English, French, German and Italian; German (Liechtenstein)
Translations Required: No
Forms: Yes
 
PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 30 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: No
Language: French, German or Italian
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes:  
Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: No
Language: French, German or Italian
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes:

• A certified copy of the Priority Document is required (with details needed at filing). No translation is required.


• The translation must be filed within sixteen months of the filing date or priority date.

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