Timeline |
30 months |
Filing Language |
German |
Patent Agent |
Required |
Extension |
2 months of extension is provided to restore the term for national phase entry from the missed deadline. |
Power of Attorney.
No fee is required for entry into the national phase if the international application was submitted to the Austrian Patent Office as the receiving Office.
No specific request is required to file the examination.
Renewal fees are due each year starting from the 6th one and should be paid after the patent is granted before the expiry of the last day of the month in which the anniversary of the filing date occurs.
This country currently holds the 18th position worldwide in terms of total patent applications, further distinguishing itself by securing the 17th spot for abroad applications. Additionally, it is positioned at the 18th rank globally for entries in the PCT National Phase.
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