Patents: Syria

General Information

International Agreements : Paris Convention & PCT

Novelty Requirements : Worldwide Novelty is stipulated

Claiming priority : Yes

Protection Period : 15 Years as of filing date

Publication : Yes – after Granting the Patent

Annuity Payments : Annually

Grace period for Annuity payments : 6 Months with payment o fines

Working or nominal working of Patents/Inventions : Yes – required by Law - A nominal working notice published in a local newspaper inviting potential investors to exploit the invention in the country is acceptable for satisfying the compulsory condition.

Filing Requirements

Patent Filing Requirements

1. Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate. 
   
2. Specifications, claims and drawings in English or French & Arabic. 
   
3. Assignment form from inventor(s) legalized up to Syrian Consulate.

PCT National Phase Requirements

1. Power of Attorney legalized up to Syrian Consulate. 
   
2. Copy of the PCT international application (request 101 with its attached 
   declarations as filed), showing Syria as a designated country. 
   
3. Copy of the PCT publication. 
   
4. Copy of the search report. 
   
5. Copy of the Preliminary Examination Report 
   
6. Specifications, claims, and abstract of the invention in quadruplicate in English 
   or French with the Arabic translation. Arabic translation can be made through our office.

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