Patents: Venezuela
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention, Inter-American General Agreement & Cartagena Agreement.
Patent Types : Innovation Patents & IC Layouts
Novelty Requirements : Worldwide Novelty
Claiming priority : Yes
Examination : Yes
Protection Period : 20 Years for Patents – 15 Years for IC Layouts
Publication : Yes – 18 Months after filing date
Annuity Payments : Annually
Compulsory Licensing : Yes – three years after granting
Working or nominal working of Patents/Inventions : No – is not necessary
Filing Requirements
Patent Filing Requirements
- Power of Attorney Legalized by Venezuelan Consulate or by Apostille.
- Assignment Deed Legalized by Venezuelan Consulate or by Apostille.
- Specifications, Claims & Drawings in Spanish.
- Full details of the Applicant & Inventor(s).