United Kingdom
Supported patent filings

European Validation

Deadline:	N/A
London Agreement?	Yes
Official Language:	English, French and German
Translations Required:	No
Forms:	No

PCT National Phase Entry

Deadline:	31 months*
Power of Attorney:	No
Assignments:	No
Language:	English
Translation Extension:	Yes**
Excess Claims Fee:	Yes***
Examination Request:	Automatically examined, additional exam fees at filing
Country Notes:	* 33 months with extension fee payable. The English translation (in case of non-EN application) can be submitted within one month from the date of PO notification. * An amendment to reduce the claims may be submitted. • The UK is automatically included in a European (EPO) regional phase filing.

Direct Filing

Deadline:	12 months
Power of Attorney:	No
Assignments:	No
Language:	English
Translation Extension:	Yes*
Excess Claims Fee:	Yes**
Examination Request:	Optional at filing or deferred
Country Notes:	* The English translation (in case of non-EN application) can be submitted within two months from the date of PO notification. ** An amendment to reduce the claims may be submitted. • A certified copy of the Priority Document needs to be filed within 16 months from the application filing date (with details needed at filing). • The UK is automatically included in a European (EPO) regional phase filing.

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