Saudi Arabia
PCT Filing Requirements
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A Power of Attorney executed in the name of the applicant duly notarized and (legalized up to the Saudi Consulate) (to be used for all subsequent filings for the company).
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Specification in English and Arabic (the Arabic translation can be submitted within 90 days from filing).
Information
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Priority: The time limit for the PCT national phase entry is 30 months from the earliest date of priority for national phases.
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Examination: The Request for examination must be filed once the formal examination has finalized and the invitation for paying substantive examination is issued.
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Annuities: Annuities fees must be paid every year during the first 3 month of the calendar year (from January 1 to March 31) calculated from the international filing date for PCT application. It is still possible to pay the annuity within 3 months after the deadline (April 1 to June 30) with penalty for late payment fee.