Patent registration is one way of securing intellectual property. A patent will provide you with exclusive rights for your invention. In Saudi Arabia, certain inventions can’t be patentable such as scientific theories, mathematical methods, discoveries, and methods of surgical and therapeutic treatment of humans or animals.
To do the patent registration in Saudi Arabia the invention should meet certain criteria such as novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability. In Saudi Arabia, patents will be provided for products, processes, and the upgradation of existing inventions. Patent registration is a complicated process and specialized assistance will be required from the patent registration agents in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization so a patent registered in Saudi Arabia will be recognized in other countries which are part of WIPO.
- What are the major documents required to file a patent in Saudi Arabia?
Arabic translation of the invention is required and you can utilize the service of patent registration agents for this. If the applicant is not the inventor, then the deed of assignment should be carried out by the innovator assigning the patent rights to the applicant. Power of attorney must be submitted within 90 days after filing the patent application.
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The patent registration process is complex and because of this, the assistance of patent registration agents in Saudi Arabia will be useful for investors.
- These are the major aspects of patent registration in Saudi Arabia
The patent in the context of Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, patent registration is governed by two patent systems. GCC patents of inventions regulations of 2001, in this regulation the patent will be registered across the GCC countries.
Patent registration in Saudi Arabia is governed by the layout designs of integrated circuits, plant varieties, and industrial models regulation, this was issued as per Royal Decree No M/27. As per the legislation, patent registration in Saudi Arabia will protect your industrial property. The invention should meet certain criteria to be protected such as it should be new, it should have an innovative step, and also it must be industrially applicable.
Competent Authority granting patent registration in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Authority of Intellectual Property is the major authority that grants patents and other IPs. By doing the patent registration in Saudi Arabia an inventor or an innovator can protect their innovation from anyone who attempts to misuse it. To get the patent, the information regarding the innovation should be disclosed to the public.
The patent will be protected for 20 years after the registration and you need to pay an annuity due to the patent at the beginning of every year. The granted license will allow the patentee to use the patent and also to provide the license of the same patent to another person unless it is constricted in the original one.
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Jitendra Consulting: Your Partner for Patent Registration in Saudi Arabia
Jitendra Consulting Saudi Arabia is the best patent registration service provider for every industry. Innovation plays a major role in every industry; scientific and medical innovations must be protected by patent registration in Saudi Arabia. Innovators across the globe could be working on similar subjects, ideas, or projects. So the invention of a scientist from Saudi Arabia will be identical to that of another organization in the UK or USA. So in this circumstance, the important thing is who acquired the patent first. Jitendra Consulting Saudi Arabia has a team of professionals who can simplify the patent registration process for investors.
- Patent examination will be done in Saudi Arabia based on the following:
The invention should be unique and it should not have been made public anywhere before the filing date.
The invention requires an innovative step.
The invention should be applicable in any industry.
The patent will be granted if the application is approved.
Patent registration process in Saudi Arabia
To file a patent in Saudi Arabia you need to follow a series of steps associated with the registration process.
These are the major steps of the patent registration process in Saudi Arabia
Patent search
A patent search will determine the novelty of the invention and it will provide insight into the chances of acquiring the patent.
Application filing
After the patent search, you should apply to the Saudi patent office. This application should have the details regarding the invention such as the claims and the relevant drawings.
Examination
Saudi patent office will examine and determine whether the invention meets the criteria for patentability.
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