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PCT Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in Germany
Language German
Filing Deadline 30 months
Filing Extension
No
Translation Extension
No
Power of Attorney
No
General POA Accepted N/A
Assignments
No
Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing Yes
Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
Fee for Amending Claims at Filing No
Request for Examination Deadline
Due within 7 years from filing date
Request for Examination at Filing Yes
Patent Prosecution Highway
Yes

Direct Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in Germany
Language German
Filing Deadline 12 months
Filing Extension
No
Translation Extension
12 months
Power of Attorney
No
General POA Accepted N/A
Assignments
No
Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing Yes
Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
Fee for Amending Claims at Filing No
Request for Examination Deadline
Due within 7 years from filing date
Request for Examination at Filing Yes
Patent Prosecution Highway
Yes

EP Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in Germany
Language German
Validation Deadline 3 months from grant
Filing Extension No
Translation Extension No
Power of Attorney No
General POA Accepted N/A
Assignments No