Philippines

PCT - National Phase Entry

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 30 months

Language: English

Translation: No extension allowed

Charge for Excess Claims: Excess claims amendment possible

Examination Request: Optional at filing or deferred

Required Documents: POA Required, notarization not required

Annuities: Due annually, starting from the 3rd year

Paris Convention - Direct Filing

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: English

Translation: English translation required at filing

Charge for Excess Claims: Excess claims amendment possible

Examination Request: Deferred examination

Required Documents: POA Required, notarization not required

Annuities: Due annually, starting from the 3rd year

Design Application

Patent Term: 15 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority

Language: English

Translation: Required if not in English

Charge for Excess Claims: -

Examination Request: Automatic examination

Required Documents: POA required, no notarization needed

Annuities: Renewal fees due at 5 years, then every 5 years

Trademark Application

Patent Term: 10 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority

Language: English

Translation: Required if not in English

Charge for Excess Claims: -

Examination Request: Automatic examination

Required Documents: POA required, no notarization needed

Annuities: Renewal fees due every 10 years