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Substantive examination by the National Patents Office

Substantive examination is conducted by the National Patent Office, during which a detailed and comprehensive technical report related to the scientific field of the invention is issued. This report indicates whether the patent application has passed or not, along with related comments.

Required Attachments

  • The specification and final claims in both Arabic and English
  • Previous research and technical examination reports for the same request and documents responding to the examination report.

Legal Regulations

  • Law No. (1) of 2004 regarding patents and utility models
  • Law No. (14) of 2006 about amending some provisions of Law No. (1) of 2004 related to Patents and Utility Models
  • Ministerial Resolution No. (82) of 2019 cancelling the fees imposed on certain services mentioned in Ministerial Resolution No. (102) of 2018 determining the categories of fees due for the registration of patents and utility model. , View Document
  • Ministerial Resolution No. (101) of 2018 issuing the executive regulations of Law No. (1) of 2004 regarding patents and utility models

Fees

  • 280 BD : Individual fee
  • 560 BD : Corporate fees

Process Time

  • 10 Working Days

Service Provider

Ministry of Industry and Commerce

Service Processes

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  • Submit an application
  • Documents are reviewed
  • A decision is made regarding the application
  • Applicant is notified of the result.

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