Ireland
Patent Filing in Ireland
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Why File a Patent in Ireland
Filing a patent in Ireland provides protection in a stable, innovation-driven economy that serves as a key gateway to the European market. As a member of the European Patent Convention and the PCT, Ireland offers flexible filing routes and strong IP enforcement. Securing a patent there helps protect your invention, attract investment, and support expansion within the EU and beyond.
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Patent Application Process in Ireland
The patent application process in Ireland follows clear procedural steps to ensure full protection of your invention. Applicants can file different types of patents in Ireland, each with its own process and requirements.
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
The time limit for local patent applications claiming priority is 12 months. Restoration of this term is possible within 2 months after the expired deadline.
The term for filing a design application claiming conventional priority in Ireland is 6 months from the priority date. This term is non-extendable.
Required Documents
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination
A Search Report must be requested within twenty-one months from the filing date of the application or the priority date.
A design application filed in the Irish Patent Office undergoes formal examination only. There is no need to request this examination.
Granting
Official fees for the granting and publication of the patent should be paid within 4 months from the date when Notice of Allowance was issued.
A design patent is valid for 5 years from the date of registration. The 5-year term may be extended for 4 further periods of 5 years each if a request is provided and the corresponding fee is paid.
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Patent Filing in Ireland
Patentarea simplifies the entire patent registration process, from prior art search to grant, and provides expert support for PCT national phase entries in Ireland and worldwide. Our process is efficient, transparent, and designed to help you secure protection for your invention in just three simple steps:
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FAQ’s
How long can it take an Irish patent to be issued?
A standard patent application process in Ireland can take between 2 and 3 years from the filing date. However, an accelerated examination can be requested. Contact us for additional information.
Why Patentarea.com?
We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
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