New PCT Annuities Regulations in Saudi Arabia
12-Jan-2016
RIYADH – The Patent office has implemented a new calculation of PCT National Phase annuity years as from January 1, 2016. The new calculation stipulates that the annuity year starts from the international filing date of the corresponding PCT application.
According to the Patent Office, all pending annuities are due for payment during the period from January 1st till March 31st, 2016.
The patent term of the Saudi Patents through PCT applications is 20 years calculated from the international filing date.