Patents and PCT national phase in the UAE
We protect inventions in the UAE and the region: drafting, Arabic translation, national phase entry and responses to examination reports, handled with technical and legal precision.
- 20 yearsPatent term from the filing date
- 30 monthsPCT national phase entry from the priority date
- In-houseArabic translation
- Annual feesMonitored and paid on time
THE PROCESS
From instructions to grant
Review
We review the specification, claims, drawings and priority documents.
Translation
Arabic translation that preserves numbering, claims, formulas and reference numerals.
Filing
National phase entry or direct filing before the competent patent office.
Examination
We report examination findings and prepare responses with you.
Grant & maintenance
We deliver the grant and monitor annual fees.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Patent services
- Drafting patent applications from inventor disclosures
- Arabic translation of specifications, claims and abstracts
- PCT national phase entry in the UAE and the region
- Responses to examination reports
- Formatting to each office’s requirements, such as the Saudi specification structure
- Annual fee payments and recordals
WORKING TOGETHER
Inputs and translation standards
What we need from you
- Full specification, claims, abstract and drawings, ideally in Word
- Priority documents and the PCT publication number
- Applicant and inventor details
- Assignment or power of attorney, where required
- Your deadline
Our translation standards
- Literal and complete, with no omissions or interpretation
- Paragraph, claim and figure numbering preserved
- Equations, symbols and reference numerals reproduced exactly
- Terminology consistent across claims and description
FAQ
Questions about patents
When must I enter the UAE national phase?
Within 30 months from the earliest priority date. Send instructions early to leave time for translation.
Is an Arabic translation required?
Yes. UAE filings require an Arabic translation of the application, which we prepare in-house.
Can you prepare translations for other offices?
Yes. We translate and format specifications to the requirements of other offices, such as Saudi Arabia.
Do you handle annual fees?
Yes. We monitor annuity deadlines and pay them on your instructions.
REQUEST A QUOTATION
Tell us about the application
Share the application details and your deadline. We will send an itemised quotation, usually within one business day.