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Filing Requirements for New Zealand Patent Applications.
Paris Convention Deadline 12 months
PCT Deadline 31 months (under Chapter I or Chapter II)
Novelty Bar Local
Grace Period Not available
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Churchill Attorneys can file a National Phase application on behalf of your client without a Power of Attorney. You need only provide us at first instance with information to satisfy the basic filing requirements (see below).
National Phase Entry from a PCT Application (AUD1425.00 incl government fees).
Basic filing requirements:
1. PCT application number
2. Name and address of Applicant(s),
3. For PCT applications not in English, a verified translation of the specification and any amendments made during the International Phase
4. Inventor details (including nationality)
5. Information detailing Applicant's entitlement to the invention
Information that may be filed later:
1. Priority details
National Phase Entry from non-PCT Application (AUD1425.00 incl government fees).
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Basic filing requirements:
1. Complete specification in English
2. Name and address of Applicant(s)
3. Information detailing Applicant's entitlement to the invention
4. Inventor details (including nationality)
Documents and information that may be filed later:
1. Priority details
2. Certified copy of priority document(s), with verified translation for non- English documents
3. Information detailing Applicant's entitlement to the invention
4. Information detailing Applicant's entitlement to claim priority
