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Utility Patent

A utility patent refers to granting a patent to a proposed technical plan in respect of the configuration, structure or their combination of a subject matter, so as to increase the utility or improve the usage of the subject matter.

Examination

Examination

Formality and Substantive Examination.
*The applicant should submit the application of substantive examination within 4 years of the date of filing of the initial or divisional application.

Patent Term

Patent Term

10 years from the filing date

International Priority

International Priority

Within 12 months from the first filing date

Patent Annuities

Patent Annuities

once a year.
The fee for application of registration has included the annual fees of first 2 years

  • A copy of specification containing a description, claims and abstract and a set of formal drawings.
  • The name and address of the inventor/applicant.
  • Power of Attorney (must be duly notarization).
  • A certified copy of the priority document if claiming for a priority right.

Flowchart of Application Process for Utility Patent

Flowchart of Application Process for Utility Patent