Filing Requirements:

1. Power of attorney simply signed.
2. 3 copies of specifications, claims and drawings in English and Arabic.
3. Priority Document simply signed (in case convention priority is to be claimed).
4. Deed of assignment simply signed by the inventor if the applicant is not the inventor himself.
5. Summary of the invention in English with Arabic translation (about 100 word).

Duration:

Inventor s certificates and patents of invention are granted for 20 years. Certificates of Addition and Patents of Addition are granted for the unexpired period of the term of the main certificate or patent. Patents of confirmation are granted for ten years.

Taxes:

Annuities are payable on Inventors Certificates and Patents of Invention annually. Six months grace period is allowed with payment of fine.