GENERAL INFORMATION TO KNOW
Applicant |
Individuals and legal entities |
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Objects of design |
Shape, configuration, ornament and color combination |
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Fee reduction |
Reduced in case an author and an applicant are the same person |
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Patentability criteria |
Novelty and originality |
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Unity of design |
Application may relate to one or group of designs with a single design concept |
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Validity of design |
15 years from filing date and reneweble within 5 years period |
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Member of |
Paris Convention |
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POA |
Simply signed copy of POA is required. No notarization or legalization is needed. |
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Patent Attorney |
Reuired for non-resident applicants/holders |
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Customs
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Patented objects may not be entered into the Customs Register |
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Language |
Kazakh or Russian |