• PCT Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in Nicaragua
  • Language Spanish
  • Filing Deadline 30 months
  • Filing Extension
    No
  • Translation Extension
    2 months
  • Power of Attorney

    Original Required? Yes
    Notarized? Yes
    Legalized? Yes by Apostille

    Yes, should be submitted within 2 months of filing

  • General POA Accepted Yes
  • Assignments

    Should be submitted within 2 months of filing

    Yes

  • Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing Yes
  • Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes, however the original claims need to be filed as well
  • Fee for Amending Claims at Filing Yes
  • Request for Examination Deadline
    Due 6 months from publication date
  • Request for Examination at Filing N/A
  • Patent Prosecution Highway
    No
  • Direct Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in Nicaragua
  • Language Spanish
  • Filing Deadline 12 months
  • Filing Extension
    No
  • Translation Extension
    2 months
  • Power of Attorney
    Yes, should be submitted within 2 months of filing
  • General POA Accepted Yes
  • Assignments
    Yes, should be submitted within 2 months of filing
  • Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing Yes
  • Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
  • Fee for Amending Claims at Filing Yes
  • Request for Examination Deadline
    Due within 6 months from publication date
  • Request for Examination at Filing Yes
  • Patent Prosecution Highway
    No