• PCT Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in United Arab Emirates
  • Language Arabic or English
  • Filing Deadline 30 months
  • Filing Extension
    No
  • Translation Extension

    English application can be submitted at filing. Arabic translation of title and abstract are due at filing. Machine translation needed if using extension

    90 days for claims and specification

  • Power of Attorney

    Original Required? Yes
    Notarized? No
    Legalized? Yes at a UAE consulate

    Yes, should be submitted within 90 days from filing date

  • General POA Accepted No
  • Assignments
    No
  • Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing No
  • Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
  • Fee for Amending Claims at Filing No
  • Request for Examination Deadline
    Due 90 days from receiving the official notification
  • Request for Examination at Filing No
  • Patent Prosecution Highway
    No
  • Direct Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in United Arab Emirates
  • Language English & Arabic
  • Filing Deadline 12 months
  • Filing Extension
    No
  • Translation Extension

    The English translation must be submitted at 12 month filing deadline

    90 days for Arabic translation

  • Power of Attorney
    Yes, should be submitted within 90 days from filing date
  • General POA Accepted No
  • Assignments
    Yes, should be submitted within 90 days from filing date
  • Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing No
  • Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
  • Fee for Amending Claims at Filing No
  • Request for Examination Deadline
    Due 90 days from receiving the official notification
  • Request for Examination at Filing No
  • Patent Prosecution Highway
    No