United Kingdom

PCT - National Phase Entry

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 31 months

Language: English

Translation: If filed in any other language, translation should be submitted within two months

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes (over 26)

Examination Request: Substantive examination must be submitted within 33 months from priority date

Required Documents: Assignment deed within 33 months if the applicant is not the inventor

Annuities: The first annuity is due on the 4th anniversary of the international filing date

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: English

Translation: If filed in any other language, translation should be submitted within two months

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes (over 26)

Examination Request: Substantive examination must be submitted within 6 months from publication of the application

Required Documents: Assignment deed within 16 months of filing if the applicant is not the inventor

Annuities: The first annuity is due on the 4th anniversary of the international filing date

Patent Term: 5 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority date

Language: English

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Formal examination only

Required Documents: POA required if the applicant is not the owner; no assignment deed necessary

Annuities: Due every 5 years starting from the 1st year

Patent Term: 10 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority date

Language: English

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Formal examination and publication

Required Documents: POA required if the applicant is not the trademark owner; no assignment deed necessary

Annuities: Due every 10 years starting from the registration date