• 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