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What is the deadline for submitting an Examination request? Can this deadline be extended?
What is the deadline for submitting an Examination request? Can this deadline be extended?

What is the deadline for submitting an Examination request? Can this deadline be extended?

In Russia: The substantive examination shall be requested before expiration of the 3 years period from the international filing date. A two-month extension of the deadline is available.

 

In Eurasia: Substantive examination of a PCT application shall be requested at the filing as required by the Eurasian patent rules. If for some reason the request has been not filed, the EAPO will issue a corresponding notification and there will be two months for payment of the fees. In case the deadline is missed, the applicant’s rights can be reinstated within a year from the missed due date subject to payment of the restoration fees and providing reasons for omission.