Spain

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 30 months

Language: Spanish

Translation: Cannot file in any other language

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Yes, within 3 months of the publication of report on prior art search

Required Documents: POA not mandatory unless requested by Spanish PTO

Annuities: Due each year starting from the 3rd year

PARIS CONVENTION - DIRECT FILING

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 12 months from priority date

Language: Spanish

Translation: Cannot file in any other language

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Yes, within 3 months of the publication of report on prior art search

Required Documents: POA not mandatory unless requested by Spanish PTO

Annuities: Due each year starting from the 3rd year

DESIGN APPLICATION

Patent Term: 5 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority date

Language: Spanish

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: N/A

Required Documents: POA, Priority document (translated into Spanish) is due within 3 months of design filing date

Annuities: N/A

TRADEMARK APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 years

Deadline: N/A

Language: Spanish

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: N/A

Required Documents: POA, Priority document (translated into Spanish) is due within 3 months of design filing date

Annuities: N/A