Colombia
Supported patent filings

PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 31 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: Yes
Language: Spanish
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: Yes**
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes:

* Unlike most countries that require signed forms from the applicant, the Colombian Patent Office accepts faxed or scanned copies of the Power of Attorney forms and Assignment forms.


** An amendment to reduce the claims may be submitted. Any amendments made will incur additional translation costs.


• The published set of claims must be filed at national phase entry.

Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: Yes
Language: Spanish
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: Yes
Examination Request: Deferred
Country Notes:

• A certified copy of the Priority Document and its Spanish translation, or DAS code, needs to be filed within 16 months from the earliest priority date (with details needed at filing).

• Examination can be requested up to 6 months after the application is published.

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