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

1. Power of Attorney Legalized by Venezuelan Consulate or by Apostille.
   
2. Assignment Deed Legalized by Venezuelan Consulate or by Apostille.
   
3. Specifications, Claims & Drawings in Spanish.
   
4. Full details of the Applicant & Inventor(s).

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