PCT APPLICATION

Russian phase may be filled only if Russian Federation is designed in priority PCT Patent Application. Time limits applicable for entry into the national phase is 31 months from the priority date. A patent is granted only after examination as to patentability. This examination must be requested within three years from the international filing date. Applicant has the right to amend or correct any element of his international application on his own initiative, provided that the amendments or corrections do not modify the subject matter of the claimed invention or utility model beyond the original disclosure. Applicant could obtain a utility model registration instead of a patent on the basis of an international application.

INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR FILING NATIONAL PHASE OF PCT IN RUSSIA

• International application number
• All amendments made in the international phase

Note:

• power of attorney is not required in a simple case
• entry the Russian phase right after 31 months from the priority date