Filing Requirements:

1. Power of attorney, simply signed.

2. 1 copy of the specifications in English with Greek translation.

3. 1 sets of drawings.

4. Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, notarized.

* Items 1- 3 must be submitted at the time of filing.

* Document 4 may be submitted within 3 months from filing date.

Opposition:

Granted national patents and European patents validated in Cyprus are published in the Official Gazette. There is no provision for filing an opposition.

Search:

It is possible for granted patents published in the Official Gazette to be searched by patent number.

Examination:

As to form only.

Annuities:

A maintenance fee is due annually on the anniversary of the filing date and is payable before the granting of the patent. There is a 6-month grace period for late payment with a surcharge.

Protection Term:

The term of protection is 20 years from filing date with an extension of 5 years for patents related to medicinal and pharmaceutical products.

Compulsory License:

A patent has to be worked. If the patent is not being fully exploited by the patentee within 4 years from the date of grant then the patent will be subject to compulsory licensing under the provisions of the law.

Novelty Requirements:

Absolute novelty is required.

Special Protection Rights:

Supplementary Protection Certificates for Medicinal Products; Supplementary Protection Certificates for Phytoprotective Products.