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PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 30 months

Language: English or French

Translation: No extension allowed

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes, reduced claims may be lodged

Examination Request: No substantive examination

Required Documents: POA Required

Annuities: Annuities due annually after grant

PARIS CONVENTION - DIRECT FILING

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: English or French

Translation: No extension allowed

Charge for Excess Claims: None

Examination Request: No substantive examination

Required Documents: POA Required

Annuities: Annuities due annually after grant

DESIGN APPLICATION

Patent Term: 15 years

Deadline: 6 months

Language: English or French

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: No formal examination

Required Documents: POA Required, Priority document if applicable

Annuities: Annuities due every 5 years

TRADEMARK APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 years

Deadline: N/A

Language: English or French

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: No formal examination

Required Documents: POA Required, Priority document if applicable

Annuities: Renewal fees due every 10 years