What
are the minimum filing requirements for filing an Irish Patent Application?
A copy of the
description and sufficient information to identify the applicant
What
other information is required?
Name address and
nationality Of the Applicant
Inventor's name and address
Derivation of Applicant's right to a patent
Description, abstract and claims
Formal drawings
Authorisation of Agent
Priority Convention Document (certified copy and declared translation, if appropriate)
Details of corresponding patent applications which have or will be filed.
What are the differences between a Short Term & a Long Term Application?
| Long Term | Short Term |
| Duration 20 Years | Duration 10 Years |
| Must have an inventive step | Must not clearly lack an inventive step |
| No limit on number of claims | Maximum of 5 claims |
| Evidence of Novelty Required | No Evidence of Novelty Required |
Are
those the only differences?
No, there
are other significant differences in relation to infringement proceedings and
authority of courts. Please contact us for further details.
Is Ireland
a contracting state of the European Patent Convention?
Yes
Can
I designate Ireland in an international (PCT) application?
Yes but
not directly, it can only be designated through the European Regional phase.
Does
Ireland have any bi-lateral agreements with other Patenting Authorities?
Yes, India
& Pakistan
What
do I have to do to nationalize a European Patent in Ireland?
Complete this
Authorisation of Agent form (Link to AOA)
Provide a copy of the EPO 2006 Decision to Grant Or a copy of the Granted European
Patent
What
About Translations For European Patents Granted in French or German?
Translations
must be filed within six months of mention of the date of grant (monthly discretionary
extensions of time are available for submitting the English translation)
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