United States

PCT - National Phase Entry

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 30 months

Language: English

Translation: Required 2 months from filing, including payment of fees

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes, above 3 independent claims, or above 20 total claims

Examination Request: PPH possible

Required Documents: IDS- no later than 3 months from entry of the national phase; POA if necessary

Annuities: 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years from grant date

Paris Convention - Direct Filing

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: English

Translation: Required 2 months from filing, including payment of fees

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes, above 3 independent claims, or above 20 total claims

Examination Request: PPH possible

Required Documents: IDS- no later than 3 months from entry of the national phase; POA if necessary

Annuities: 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years from grant date

Design Application

Patent Term: 15 years (filed after May 13, 2015)

Deadline: 6 months from priority

Language: English

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Examination usually takes about 6-12 months

Required Documents: POA, Inventor’s Declaration, Assignment

Annuities: Maintenance fees due at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after grant

Trademark Application

Patent Term: 10 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority date

Language: English

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Examination usually takes about 9 months from publication of application

Required Documents: POA if necessary

Annuities: Every 10 years from registration