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Introduction
A patent grants exclusive rights in an invention for a limited period. An invention must meet the applicable legal requirements, including novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability.
Registrable subject matter
An invention should be new, involve an inventive step and be capable of industrial application. Patentability is assessed under the applicable law.
Requirements and information
- Applicant’s full name, nationality, profession and business address
- Three copies of specification and claims in English on prescribed paper
- Three copies of drawings, where applicable
- Application endorsement by the inventor before two witnesses if the inventor is not the applicant
- Power of Attorney signed by an authorised signatory and notarised
- Priority documents and relevant foreign filing details, where applicable
Applicable laws and rules
Patent Ordinance, 2000; Patent Rules, 2003
Duration, renewal and timing
Twenty years from filing, subject to annual renewal payments. After expiry, the invention enters the public domain.
International patent registration assistance is available.
This page provides general information based on material supplied by the firm and is not legal advice. Requirements, timelines and legal provisions should be confirmed for the specific matter.