Egypt

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 30 months

Language: Arabic

Translation: Arabic translation of the title required at filing; full translation required by 32-month deadline

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Formal and substantive examination; Request for examination must be filed within 6 months of the filing date; Amendments can be filed any time before grant

Required Documents: POA - Must be legalized by Egyptian Consulate and filed within 4 months; Specification, claims, drawings, abstract, Arabic translation (if not in Arabic), Deed of Assignment, Certificate of Incorporation (if a company), Priority Document with Arabic translation

Annuities: Maintenance fees are annual and payable from the 1st anniversary of the PCT international filing date

PARIS CONVENTION - DIRECT FILING

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: Arabic

Translation: Arabic translation of the title required at filing; full translation required

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Formal and substantive examination; Request for examination must be filed within 6 months of the filing date; Amendments can be filed any time before grant

Required Documents: POA - Must be legalized by Egyptian Consulate and filed within 4 months; Specification, claims, drawings, abstract, Arabic translation (if not in Arabic), Deed of Assignment, Certificate of Incorporation (if a company), Priority Document with Arabic translation

Annuities: Maintenance fees are annual and payable from the 1st anniversary of the PCT international filing date

DESIGN APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 Years (possible extension of 5 years)

Deadline: 6 months from priority date (Paris Convention)

Language: Arabic recommended

Translation: Arabic translation must be submitted within 3 months if description is not in Arabic

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Substantive examination is automatically performed without a specific request or examination fee

Required Documents: POA - Must be legalized by Egyptian Consulate and filed within 6 months; Artwork - Drawings or photographs (4 copies); Description of design; Deed of Assignment; Certificate of Incorporation (if a company); Certified Copy of Priority Document (if applicable)

Annuities: Annuity fees are due annually starting from the 1st anniversary of registration

TRADEMARK APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 Years (renewable)

Deadline: None (renewable every 10 years)

Language: Arabic recommended

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Examination request not required; Maintenance fees are due every 10 years

Required Documents: POA - Must be legalized by Egyptian Consulate and submitted within 6 months; Proof of activity of applicant; Priority Documents (if applicable); Details of Applicant; Details of Trademark(s); List of goods/services; Details of Priority Application (if applicable)

Annuities: Annuity fees are due every 10 years