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EGYPT LAW
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Patents:
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Law on Intellectual Property Rights No. 82 of 2002 (Book 1)
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Patents of Invention and Patents of Addition.
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| Examination: |
Examination as to form, patentability and novelty.
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| Duration: |
20 years from date of application. However, as a result of accession of Egypt to WTO the duration will be extended to 20 years from filing.
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| Annuity: |
Payable annually on patents and pending applications beginning with the second year. A grace period of 1 year is allowed.
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