Sudan
Filing Requirements
1. Power of Attorney, simply signed.
2. 3 copies of the specifications in English with Arabic translation of the Abstract.
3. 3 sets of formal drawings.
4. Certificate of Incorporation, legalized, with English translation.
5. Copy of PCT Request.
6. Copy of International Publication.
7. Copy of International Search Report.
8. Copy of International Preliminary Examination Report (if available).
Items 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 must be submitted at the time of filing. Documents 1 and 4 may be submitted as soon as possible after filing date.
Time Limits
Under PCT Chapter I: 30 months from the priority date
Under PCT Chapter II: 30 months from the priority date
Annuities
A maintenance fee is due annually on the anniversary of the international filing date and is payable before the granting the patent. There is a 6-month grace period for late payment with a surcharge.
Protection Term
The term of protection is 20 years from the international filing date.
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