Philippines
                        
                        Supported patent filings
                    
                    
                                    
                            PCT National Phase Entry
                        
                        | Deadline: | 30 months* | |
| Power of Attorney: | Yes | |
| Assignments: | No | |
| Language: | English | |
| Translation Extension: | No | |
| Excess Claims Fee: | Yes** | |
| Examination Request: | Optional at filing or deferred | |
| Country Notes: | * 31 months with extension fee payable. 
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                            Direct Filing
                        
                        | Deadline: | 12 months | |
| Power of Attorney: | Yes* | |
| Assignments: | No | |
| Language: | English | |
| Translation Extension: | No | |
| Excess Claims Fee: | Yes** | |
| Examination Request: | Deferred | |
| Country Notes: | * Legalization or notarization is NOT required. Must be filed within two months from receipt of Office Action requiring submission of the same. 
 
 
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