Patents: Latvia

General Information

International Agreements : Paris Convention, PCT & EPC

Patent Types : Invention Patent

Novelty Requirements : Absolute novelty - grace period 12 months

Claiming priority : Yes - based on Paris convention

Examination : No substantive examination

Protection Period : 20 Years

Publication : Yes

Annuities : Yearly - starting with 3rd year

Compulsory Licensing : Yes 

Filing Requirements

Patent Filing Requirements

1. A request for the grant of a patent.
   
2. Description of the invention.
   
3. One or more claims.
   
4. Drawings if necessary for the understanding of the essence of the invention. 
   
5. An abstract.
   
6. Power of Attorney simply signed.
   
7. Assignment Deed.

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