ICPR only conducts formality examination of design patent applications. Under the same category, a design contains a maximum of 20 designs or pictures. Appearance patents are disclosed early, and relevant interests can raise objections within 60 days after publication. If there is no objection, the design will be authorized.
ICPR conducts formality examination and substantive examination of utility model patent applications. A utility model must be novel, inventive and practical.
2 years
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
not applicable.
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International Patent Registration Center, Industrial Property Division, Ministry of Economy, United Arab Emirates
English: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES MINISTRY OF ECONOMY International Center for Patent Registration Ministry of Economy, abbreviation: ICPR
Website: الصفحة الرئيسية | وزارة الاقتصاد - الإمارات العربية المتحدة (moec.gov.ae)
not applicable.
Accept priority restoration. Please consult ICPR for specific applicable standards and charges.
Accept priority restoration. Please consult ICPR for specific applicable standards and charges.
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