1.- Filing information – Laos Patent

For Convention Applications or Direct Applications

• Our filled out patent order form.
• Copy of the specification of invention including claims and drawings.
• Laotian translation (Specifications and Priority document).
• 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)

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

2.- Power of Attorney

Simple signed copy. To be sent by fax and post within 30 days.

Contact our Attorney in Laos

Email: laos@patentarea.com

3.- Patent in Laos

Concession of the Patent Grant: 20 years

Concession of the Utility Model or Design Application: 15 years

Member of the Paris Convention: Yes

Laos 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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