Requirements for Filing New Patent Application

Filing

1. A duly executed Appointment of Patent Agent (simply signed and original is required) – Form 17.

2. Name, address and nationality of the applicant(s).

3. Name and address of each of the inventors.

4. A description of the invention with drawings, if any.

5. A claim or claim.

6. Abstract.

7. If priority is claimed, please provide the country, application number, and filing date of the basic application. Certified copies of the priority application are NOT required.

8. A brief statement as to how the applicant derived the rights to the invention i.e. by virtue of contract of employment.

Annuity

1. Particulars of the patent, i.e patent number, certificate number, date of grant, full name and address of the owner, annuity due date and which year of annuity (i.e. 2nd or 20th year).

2. The relevant application form(s).

Recordal of Change of Name/Address

1. Particulars of the Patent, i.e patent number, certificate number, date of grant, full name and address of the applicant.

2. Updated information on the new name and/or address of the Applicant.

3. For a company, please provide the supporting documents/certificate on the change of name and/or address issued by the relevant authority on company registration in the applicant’s country. 

4. The relevant application form(s).

Recordal of Assignment 

1. Particulars of the patent, i.e patent number, certificate number, date of grant, full name and address of the owner.

2. Full name and address of the assignor and assignee.

3. Copy of Deed of Assignment (DOA).

4. The relevant application form(s).

Recording of License Agreement

1. Particulars of the patent, i.e patent number, certificate number, date of grant, full name and address of the Owner.

2. Full name and address of the Licensor and Licensee.

3. Copy of License Agreement.

4. The relevant application form(s).