Egypt Patent Requirements
 
Patent in Egypt: In order to apply and file for a patent in Egypt you need to provide 1. Patent Information, and you need to send to the Attorney the 2. Power of Attorney for Egypt and the 3. Assignment Document if required.
 
1.    If claiming priority for Egypt, we need the certified priority document.
Exam:
Request for examination must be paid after 6 months from the filing date in Egypt.
For Applications based on International Applications (PCT)
 
2.- Power of Attorney
 
Power of Attorney must be notarized and legalized at the Egyptian Consulate.
Contact our Attorney in Egypt
 
3.- Patent in Egypt
 
Concession of the Patent Grant: 20 years
Concession of the Utility Model or Design Application: 15 years
Member of the Paris Convention: Yes
Egypt is a Member of the PCT: Yes
 
4.Application Process
 
1.    Patent Filing
2.    Preliminary Exam
3.    Patent Publication: 18 months from the priority date
4.    Formal Examination Request: Before 36 months from the filing date. Must be requested after 60 days from the patent publication date.
5.    90 days to respond office action from the formal examination.
6.    Acceptance or rejection
7.    Payment of the Final Taxes and Title.