Patent Services In Bhutan
Registration under Act and its term:
- As per The Industrial Property Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2001, a patent a title
granted to protect an invention, and an invention means an idea of an inventor which
permits in practice the solution to a specific problem in the field of technology. – Term of Patent: Valid for 20 years from the date of filing of the application
Paris Convention/PCT Application:
- Bhutan is a part of the PCT as a Contracting State, therefore a National Phase
application may be filed accordingly. - For a Convention Application, the application may be filed within 12 months of the
filing of the Priority Application.
Documents Required for Filing:
- Name, Address & Nationality of the Applicant(s);
- Name, Address & Nationality of the Inventor(s);
- COMPLETE SPECIFICATION of the patent in English Language;
- Proof of Right in favor of the Applicant
- In case of claiming priority, Certified Copy of the Priority application (if not in English
language, please provide a Certified English version) - Power of Attorney
- For PCT Application: – PCT/IB 306
- PCT Publication with ISR
Fees
| Particulars | Official (Government) Fees |
|---|---|
| Filing a Patent Application | 30 - 90 USD |
| Hearing for the Patent Application before the Registrar | 30 - 120 USD |
| Extension of time (per month) | 10 - 40 USD |
| Registration of Patent (for Grant of Patent) | 75- 300 USD |
| Amendment of Application | 45 - 180 USD |
| Renewal of Application | 15 – 350 USD |