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Patents
A Patent protects original inventions; be it a product or a process that provides a new way of doing something or offering a new technical solution to a problem. Patent protection can be applied to the following:
Human Necessities
Fixed Constructions
Performing Operations; Transporting
Mechanical Engineering; Lighting, Heating, Weapons; Blasting
Chemistry; Metallurgy
Physics
Textiles; Paper
Electricity
STEPS TO REGISTER A PATENT
Filing and payment of application at the IP Office of the Registrar Division
Patent
Examination
A waiting period to allow for oppositions, if any, to the application
Allowance of the application
Registration of Patent
Publication of the Patent in the Official Gazette
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Duration of Patent
A Patent shall be granted for a period of 20 years commencing from the filing date of the application for protection.
Fees
The following fees apply for the application of Patent as well as its mandatory fees for maintenance.
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Application for a Patent |
SCR3000 |
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Application for a Unity Model Certificate |
SCR2000 |
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International Application for Patent |
SCR5000 |
Patent Maintenance
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2nd year to 4th year |
SCR1000 yearly |
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5th year |
SCR1,500 |
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6th year |
SCR2,000 |
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7th year |
SCR3,000 |
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8th year |
SCR4,000 |
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9th year |
SCR5,000 |
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10th year to 19th year |
SCR10,000 |
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20th year |
SCR12,000 |
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Surcharge for late payment fee |
10% of fee overdue |