To file a patent in Palestine, use the Palestinian Authority’s Intellectual Property Rights Protection Office (IPRPO), responsible for managing patent applications in Palestine.
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What is a patent in Palestine?
A patent in Palestine is a legal document that grants the inventor or applicant exclusive rights to their invention for a fixed period. This protection allows the patent holder to stop others from making, using, selling, or importing the patented invention without permission.
How to file a patent in Palestine?
In Palestine, the official language for patent filing is typically Arabic, and patent applications must be submitted in Arabic. Filing a patent application in a foreign language may not be possible, and translations to Arabic may be required.
Also, you may need to file a trademark in Palestine.
What are the required documents needed to file a patent in Palestine?
- Full name and address of the applicant and inventors, whether an individual or a corporation.
- A patent description: Specification, claims, and abstract. Drawings, if applicable.
- Power of Attorney, duly signed by the applicant.
- Translations (if necessary): In Palestine, the official language for patent filing is Arabic. If your application documents are in a language other than Arabic, you may need to provide Arabic translations of the application documents to comply with the language requirements in Palestine.
- Certified copy of the Priority Application. Not necessary for PCT cases.
How is the Patent process in Palestine?
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Application Submission: The procedure starts by submitting the application form along with the complete documentation of the patent.
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Formal Examination: The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Office (IPRPO) conducts a formal examination to verify the application’s completeness and compliance with formal requirements. If any deficiencies are found, the applicant will be notified and must correct them within a specified time frame.
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Publication: Once the application passes the formal examination, it may be published in the official gazette or another designated platform to inform the public.
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Opposition Period: Third parties may submit observations or oppositions within 90 days of publication.
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Substantive Examination: The IPRPO conducts a substantive examination to assess patentability, including novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.
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Grant: If all requirements are fulfilled, the IPRPO grants the patent, and the applicant receives an official certificate of patent registration.
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Patent term:
20 years from the date of filing of the application.
Average time from filing to grant:
In Palestine, the average time from filing a patent application to receiving a grant typically ranges from three to five years.
Grant, validity term and maintenance fees
Once granted, a patent in Palestine remains valid for 20 years. To maintain the patent, you must pay annual maintenance fees calculated from the international filing date.
The first annuity fee is due on or before the second anniversary of the international PCT filing date—or the national filing date in the case of a Paris Convention application. In simpler terms, payment must be made before the start of the third year.
After that, renewal fees must be paid annually in advance, before each anniversary of the original filing date.
Some Extra Facts
Representation by a patent attorney
Moreover, foreign applicants must work with a registered patent attorney or agent in Palestine to file and prosecute a patent application. This local representative ensures compliance with national legal and procedural requirements.
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This content may suffer modifications due to updates in the official regulations of Palestine.
