1. application path

1. Direct application;

2. Paris Convention pathway;

3.PCT pathway.

2. Review Form

utility model is slightly lower. The utility model of UAE can not only carry out substantive examination according to the standard of invention patent, but also grant utility model patent with industrial applicability but not creativity according to the request made by the applicant. Under normal circumstances, it takes about 2-3 years for a utility model patent to be granted.

According to the new patent law promulgated in 2022, a utility model application can be converted into an invention patent application if the requirements are met.

3. protection period
10 years from the date of application.

4. Application Language

Arabic/English

5. to submit documents

1. Description, description abstract, description drawings, summary drawings;

2. Claims;

3. Certificate of priority;

4. Power of Attorney.

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