Filing Requirements:

1. Power of attorney, legalized.

2. 3 copies of the specifications in English with Arabic translation of the Abstract.

3. 3 sets of formal drawings.

4. Certificate of incorporation, legalized, with English translation.

5. Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, certified.

* Items 2 and 3 must be submitted at the time of filing.

* Documents 1 and 4 may be submitted as soon as possible after filing date.

* Document 5 may be submitted within 3 months from filing date.

Opposition:

No provisions.

Search:

Not possible.

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.

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 filing or 3 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.