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Entering PCT national phase in Bulgaria
Jan
The time limit for entering the national phase of a PCT application in Bulgaria is 31 months from the priority date, and the restoration of this term is not possible. Filing requirements in Bulgaria The official language of Bulgarian patent applications is Bulgarian. If the application is filed in any other foreign language, the date […]
Entering PCT national phase Cambodia
Jan
The time limit for entering the Cambodian PCT national phase is 30 months from the date of the earliest priority, and it is not possible to restore the term for national phase entry in Cambodia. Filing requirements in Cambodia Minimum filing requirements in Cambodia involve filing the specification, claims, abstract, and drawings in English or […]
Entering PCT national phase in Canada
Jan
The time limit for entering the PCT national phase in Canada is 30 months from the priority date. Late entry is available up to 42 months from the earliest priority date if the applicant pays the national phase entry fee, and additional late entry fee, and, if the international filing date is after 30 October […]
Entering PCT national phase in Chile
Jan
The deadline for entering the Chilean national stage of a PCT application is 30 months from the priority date, with the option to request reinstatement of rights if this deadline is missed, provided supporting evidence is submitted. The request for reinstatement must be made within two months after the cause for non-compliance ceases or twelve […]
Entering PCT national phase in China
Jan
The duration for filing a patent application in China based on the PCT is 30 months from the date of priority, with the option to extend for two additional months. Filing requirements in China The official language for the patent registration procedure in China is Chinese. If materials are initially filed in another language, a […]
Entering PCT national phase in Czech Republic
Jan
The Czech PCT national phase entry application needs to be submitted within 31 months from the priority date, and there is a possibility of restoring this deadline under stringent conditions. The minimum filing documents for a PCT national phase entry application in the Czech Republic include a copy of the international application and a request for […]
Fair use principle in Vietnam’s IP Law
Jan
Fair Use is a legal principle in the United States that allows the use of copyrighted works without the permission of the copyright owner in specific circumstances. This principle enables users to use copyrighted works reasonably without infringing on the rights of the copyright owner. The Fair Use Principle, one of the most important principles […]
Entering PCT national phase in Denmark
Jan
The deadline for entering the PCT national stage in Denmark is 31 months from the priority date, and this period can be reinstated within two months from the discovery of an error, provided it is not later than one year from the expiration of the deadline. The minimum filing requirements set by the Danish Patent […]
Trademark Registration Dossier in Iraq: A Comprehensive Guide
Jan
Iraq, with its rich history and vibrant culture, is also a land of burgeoning business opportunities. As entrepreneurs and businesses explore the market potential in this region, one essential aspect they need to consider is protecting their intellectual property rights. Trademark registration is a fundamental step in this direction, ensuring that your brand is safeguarded […]
Industrial design registration in Liechtenstein
Dec
Registration of industrial designs in Liechtenstein – Every company that owns an industrial design and intends to expand its business in the Liechtenstein market should use the Liechtenstein intellectual property system. It is paramount for businesses to file an industrial design application in Liechtenstein for industrial designs, even if the launch of the respective product on […]