Guidance

Applying for an International Patent

The application for granting an International Patent can be submitted through the Intellectual Property Section, as the appropriate Receiving Office.

The form PCT/RO/101 can be submitted, by hand / post, in English, French or German language, in three copies, along with the following fees:

• transfer fee;
• search fee;
• international application fee.

For the exact amount of the said fees, as this is amended from time to time, click here.

It is noted that the fees are payable in cash, by cheque, through an account maintained with the Department of Registrar Companies and Intellectual Property or through bank transfer.

You are advised to refer to the main criteria of review for a better understanding of the requirements so as to facilitate the process.