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Gaza Strip

FAQ

Can a patent search be conducted?

Yes.

Can a patent application be filed without its complete documents?

No

Can convention priority be claimed? Paris Convention?

No, because the Palestinian National Authority is not a member of which.

Can a registration be obtained for pharmaceutical products?

Yes

What is the term of protection of a patent and from which date is it calculated? Can it be extended?

4 years from the date of filing, and valid for 16 years

Is a secret form of filing a model/design permitted?

N/A

Is there a novelty requirement? Is it local or worldwide?

Worldwide.

Are utility models granted protection in your country under the Current Law?

No

Is the patent protection available for software alone, or must the software be coupled with computer hardware in order to permit patent application?

Available

Can the specifications or claims be amended?

Yes

Could annuity payments be made before the granting of the patent?

Yes

In what language should specifications and claims of the patent be filed?

The original language and the Arabic Language

Is working of the invention required to keep protection in force and, if so, can the working requirements be satisfied by importation or nominal working?

No

What are the conditions that might lead to a compulsory license?

N/A

Must assignments be recorded within a certain period?

After grant.

Does the Patent Law provide for licenses or registered users?

Yes.

Does the Patents Office publish the patent applications in the Official Gazette?

Yes.

Gaza - Palestine - Beirut Street - Al Thurayyah Building - 3rd Floor - Flat No. 302
P.O. Box: 505, Gaza Strip
Telephone: 00970 8 2626073
Fax: 00970 8 2626070
Email gaza@agip.com
Contact: Manar Basheer (Ms)