There is no PCT national phase entry because it is a non-PCT state.
Conventional Priority Entry
Deadlines: Within 12 months from the earliest priority (basic application) date. No extension possible.
Documents: Applicant's name and full address, Specification in English (abstract, description, claims and drawings) in duplicate; drawings on A4 with prescribed margins, application forms such as Form P?1A/P?2A, and specification forms P?3 or P?3A depending on provisional vs complete, Power of Attorney, Inventors' endorsement on the reverse of the application form, or a notarized Deed of Assignment from inventors to the applicant.
Priority Document: A certified copy of the priority document on the filing date or within three months from the Pakistani filing typically with a request for extension and fee. A verified English translation with an affidavit of the translator if priority not in English.
Other Requirements
Languages: Official language is English.
Power of Attorney: Form P?28 or original notarized PoA is recommended, often at or shortly after filing within a short follow?up period set by the Office. Extensions can be taken.
Declaration of Inventorship/Assignment Deed: Inventor endorsement on the application form such as Form P?1A/P?2A, or a deed of assignment from inventor(s) to the applicant. Expected at filing or within a short period after filing. Late filing permitted within about three months without penalty, with further extensions possible upon request/fee.
Family Patent Information: No such requirement.
Substantive Examination Request: No separate request is required; examination is automatic once a complete specification is filed.
Patent Validity: Patent term is 20 years from the filing date in Pakistan. Grant fee is payable within four months from publication/acceptance stage.
Annual Maintenance: Annuities begin after expiry of the 4th year from the earliest filing/priority date; subsequent annuities are due annually. Grace period is available for six months from due date with surcharge.
Working Statement: Does not require working statement.
REFERENCE GUIDE PATENTS - THE PROCESS
Step 1: Filing
There are two types of applications, Ordinary (direct) filing and Convention filing claiming Paris Convention priority within 12 months. Forms include Form P?1A?/P?2A, and Form P-3A for specification.? Physical/in person and by post/courier are accepted; e-filing option exists but limited.
Step 2: Publication
18 months from the filing or priority date.
Step 3: Request for Examination
No separate request-for-examination filing. First examination report typically issued about 14–18 months from the filing date, depending on workload.
Step 4: Response to Examination
Must typically be met within 12 months from the FER date.
Step 5: Hearings (if any)
If objections remain outstanding after written prosecution, the Controller may fix a hearing to address maintainable issues before a decision.
Step 6: Decision
Following acceptance and advertisement, sealing/grant proceeds on the applicant's request in the prescribed manner. Pre?grant opposition may be filed within four months from the date of advertisement of acceptance. If refused, remedies include addressing grounds through hearings or appeals per the Patents Ordinance.
Step 7: Renewal
First renewal is due six months after grant and must cover all annuities that would have accrued during the application stage, with subsequent renewals annually on the anniversary tied to the priority date thereafter. A six?month grace period from each renewal due date is available with surcharge. No formal restoration process.
Fee Schedule Patents
Particulars
Official Fee (USD)
Professional Fee (USD)
Filing a Patent Application accompanied by Complete Specification
28.00
480
a) For each additional page of specification beyond 40 pages
1
5
b) For each additional claim beyond 20 claim
2
5
Replying to objection
5
350
Notice of intention to attend hearing
10
350
Sealing of Patent
Request for sealing
28
300
Application for extension of time for sealing of Patent.
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