Paths to protection
Ways to protect your invention
Patents are a way of protecting your inventions. By filing a successful patent you will be awarded a monopoly to exploit your invention for a period of time.
National Patents are the most effective way of defending your invention if you only require protection in a single jurisdiction. If this is not enough for your needs, this country has signed international agreements on patents, which facilitate their internationalization:
PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)
The PCT system allows simplified international patent applications which in turn eases national filings.
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Patent Details and Timeframes
Priority claim
Available
Substantive Examination
Available
Body responsible for non-use cancellations
Court
Time until registration
1 year
Use Requirement Period
4 years
National Filing Requirements
Application Requirements
- Applicant data.
- Patent title, abstract, description, claims and drawings.
- Power of attorney, notarized.
Renewal Requirements
- Power of attorney, notarized.
Assignment Requirements
- Power of attorney from the assignee and the assignor, notarized.
- Deed of assignment, notarized.
Change of Name Requirements
- Power of attorney, notarized.
- Extract from the commercial register, notarized.
Change of Address Requirements
- Power of attorney, notarized.
- Extract from the commercial register, notarized.
License Requirements
- Power of attorney, notarized.
- License Agreement, notarized.
Remarks: Although there is no opposition system, it is possible to write to the Register Office until the certificate issuance in aim "to oppose" or to confirm" a filling.
PCT Filing
Application Requirements
- Applicant data.
- Patent title, abstract, description, claims and drawings.
- Power of attorney, notarized.
Renewal Requirements
- Power of attorney, notarized.
Assignment Requirements
- Power of attorney from the assignee and the assignor, notarized.
- Deed of assignment, notarized.
Change of Name Requirements
- Power of attorney, notarized.
- Extract from the commercial register, notarized.
Change of Address Requirements
- Power of attorney, notarized.
- Extract from the commercial register, notarized.
License Requirements
- Power of attorney, notarized.
- License Agreement, notarized.
