Kuwait

FAQ

The design application is filed under the form of drawings. Any size is acceptable since the filing is electronic. Therefore, we can amend the size to be acceptable.  

Two representations of each design or model show the various views. The figure of the design or model should be placed in an upright position on the sheet. When more than one figure of the design or model is shown, these should be on the same sheet, each designated as "perspective view", "front view", "side view" or as the case may be.


Yes, the deadline for filing the priority application in Kuwait is six months from the filing date of the basic application. There is no grace period in Kuwait. The non-priority application can be filed at any time.


Inventions whose utilization results in a breach of morality or public policy.


No, as it could not be filed in secret form since part of the registration process is the disclosure of the design by publishing it in the official gazette.


Multiple design application is not possible in Kuwait. A separate application is filed for each design.


No, as it could not be filed in secret form since part of the registration process is the disclosure of the design by publishing it in the official gazette.


Yes, if both the device mark and the design or model are identical.


There is no difference, industrial drawings and industrial models can be filed as a Design. Industrial models protect the appearance or external form of a product, rather than the technical features thereof.


a) A drawing or a model contrary to public order or morality.
b) Comprises or contains scandalous or obscene matter.

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