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Ignite the spark of invention and protect your intellectual property with the pioneering consultant for patents in Kuwait. With our visionary approach and unrivalled expertise, we guide innovators and businesses through the ever-changing landscape of patent acquisition, enabling them to protect and profit from their innovative ideas. Leverage the power of our comprehensive services and open the door to success as we pave the way for your innovative brilliance to flourish and prosper in the thriving realm of Kuwait. 

Patent Registration in Kuwait

For patent registration in Kuwait, we offer support and guidance throughout the complete procedure. Our seasoned professionals will assist you in preparing and submitting all required documentation, ensuring that your application fulfills all requirements and has the greatest chance of success. We recognize the significance of a thoroughly prepared application and work assiduously to protect your intellectual property rights. 

Patent Renewal in Kuwait

With regard to patent renewal in Kuwait, we recognize the importance of continuous protection for your innovations in the country. Our team will assist you in determining the renewal dates for your patents and ensure that all required paperwork and documentation is submitted on time. So that you can concentrate on the value of your intellectual property, we endeavour to make the renewal process efficient and effortless. 

With a comprehensive understanding of Kuwaiti intellectual property laws and regulations, we provide customized solutions to satisfy your specific requirements. Throughout the patent registration and renewal procedures, we uphold the utmost levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and precision.

Regulatory Body

Patents in Kuwait are administered by the ‘Trademarks and Patents Department’ of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Legal Framework

The provisions of Law No. 4 of 1962 relating to Patents, Designs and Industrial Models as amended by Law No. 3 of 2001, are the governing Laws of patents in Kuwait.

Kuwait has issued Law No. 11/2016 approving the accession of Kuwait to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). But, the Kuwaiti Patent Office stopped accepting new patent applications as of April 4, 2016. The only option left was to register the patents via GCC Patent Office. However, the Kuwaiti Patent Office has started accepting patent applications from February 27, 2018 onward.

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

Kuwait became one of the contracting parties to the PCT when it deposited its instrument of accession on June 9, 2016. The Treaty came into force on September 9, 2016.

Accordingly, any international application filed on or after September 9, 2016, designated Kuwait (KW) can enter the National Phase in Kuwait. However, the Kuwaiti Patent Office started accepting the national phase entry of the PCT on March 27, 2018.

Filing Options

There are two ways in which a patent can be filed in Saudi Arabia:

  • 1.National Filing at Saudi Patent Office. Priority can be claimed within 12 months of the first application (Paris Convention).
  • 2.National Phase Entry of PCT application, within 30 months from the priority date.
  • 3.Through the Gulf Cooperation Council Patent Office (GCCPO), within 12 months from the priority date.

NB: The GCC patent office has started new applications on behalf of Bahrain (BH) and Kuwait (KW) starting January 1, 2023.

The GCCPO will conduct the formal and substantive examinations and transfer the patents to national patent offices for a grant.

Other Info

  • PCT National Phase: Acceptable within 30 months from the date of initial filing.
  • Priority Term: Within 12 months from the priority filing date.
  • Protection period: 20 years from the date of filing the application or from the international filing date for the national phase entry of PCT applications.
  • Annual fees: Due at the beginning of each calendar year (January 1 to March 31).


Mandatory Documentation (Filing)

As of the filing date Specification in English in MS Word format including the Abstract, claims and drawings (if any).
  1. Simply signed POA from the applicant(s).
  2. General Information Required:
  3. Name and address of the applicant(s).
  4. Name and address of the inventor(s).
  • Details of the Priority Application(s).
Supporting Documents
  1. Arabic translation of the specification, including the Abstract, claims, and drawings (if any).
  2. A Power of Attorney executed by the applicant(s), duly notarized and legalized up to Kuwaiti Consulate.
  1. Deed of Assignment (if applicable) executed by the inventor(s), duly notarized and legalized up to Kuwaiti Consulate.
  1. An extract from the Commercial Register or Certificate of Incorporation duly legalized up to Kuwaiti Consulate.
  1. A certified copy of the priority document(s) along with its Arabic translation.
Note: 
  • We handle translations of patent documents from English to Arabic.
  • We require only e-copies of the aforementioned documents.
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