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Is there a novelty
requirement?
- Absolute worldwide novelty is required.
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Can a patent application be
filed without its complete documents?
- Yes, but the remaining documents should be filed strictly
within 90 days, (non-extendable).
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Can convention priority be
claimed?
- Yes.
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Can a registration be obtained
for pharmaceutical products?
- Yes.
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Can a patent search be
conducted?
- No.
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What is the term of protection
of a patent and from which date is it calculated?
- 20 years from the date of filing.
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Can the specifications or
claims be amended?
- Yes.
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Could annuity payments be made
before the granting of the patent?
- Yes. It must be paid within January 1st to March 31st of each
year starting from the first year followed the filing date.
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Does the Patents Office
publish the patent applications in the Official Gazette?
- No, only the decision to grant it will be published.