Egypt: Late entry of PCT national phase applications allowed
19/03/2010
The Minister for Higher Education and State for Scientific Research has published a notice in the Official Gazette No. 24 dated 31/1/2010, stating that applications can now be submitted for national phase entry in Egypt up to 3 months after expiry of the of the 30 month PCT national phase filing deadline, subject to payment of additional fees.
Further information on the requirements for late filing outside of the 30 month deadline in Egypt are being investigated and shall be made available on request.
For further information on patent filings in Egypt or any African countries please contact Nicky Garnett (nickyg@adamsadams.co.za).
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