1.- Filing information – Costa Rica Patent

For Paris Convention Applications or Direct Applications:

• Our filled out patent order form.
• Copy of the specification of invention including claims and drawings.
• Spanish translation (Specifications and Priority document). To be filed within 60 days.
• Declaration of Inventor in favor of the applicant, if applicant is different than the inventor.
• Certified Priority Document with application number and country of origin.

For Applications based on International Applications (PCT) (within the 31st month from the priority filing date):

• Our filled out patent order form.
• PCT publication and International Search Report.
• Indication if Preliminary Examination has been taken (Chapter II).
• Spanish translation indicating if there has been any amendment to the PCT original filing.

Annuities:

There is no payment for annuities.

2.- Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney must be authenticated by a Notary Public.

Contact our attorney Nestor Morera Viquez in Costa Rica

3.- Patent in Costa Rica

Concession of the Patent Grant: 20 years

Concession of the Utility Model or Design Application: 15 years

Member of the Paris Convention: Yes

Costa Rica is a Member of the PCT: Yes

1. Patent Filing
2. Preliminary Exam
3. Patent Publication: 18 months from the priority date
4. Formal Examination Request: Before 36 months from the filing date. Must be requested after 60 days from the patent publication date.
5. 90 days to respond office action from the formal examination.
6. Acceptance or rejection
7. Payment of the Final Taxes and Title.

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