Iraq
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PCT National Phase Entry

Deadline:	31 months
Power of Attorney:	Yes*
Assignments:	Yes**
Language:	Arabic
Translation Extension:	Yes***
Excess Claims Fee:	No
Examination Request:	No substantive examination
Country Notes:	* Power of Attorney forms must be legalized via the Iraqi consulate and are due within six months of the filing date. The consulate will provide instructions on the procedure that is required; note that costs will be incurred for this. Deed of Assignment must be legalized up to the Iraqi consulate and is due within six months of the filing date. * The Arabic translation can be submitted within six months of the filing date. • The original, certified copy of the Priority Document is required within six months of the filing date. • The Power of Attorney and assignments must be translated into Arabic by a certified translator. The agent invoices the client directly for these charges.

Direct Filing

Deadline:	12 months
Power of Attorney:	Yes*
Assignments:	Yes**
Language:	Arabic
Translation Extension:	Yes***
Excess Claims Fee:	No
Examination Request:	No substantive examination
Country Notes:	* Power of Attorney forms must be legalized via the Iraqi consulate and are due within six months of the filing date. The consulate will provide instructions on the procedure that is required; note that costs will be incurred for this. Deed of Assignment must be legalized up to the Iraqi consulate and is due within six months of the filing date. * The Arabic translation can be submitted within six months of the filing date. • A certified copy of the Priority Document and its Arabic translation must be filed within six months from the application filing date, with details needed at filing. • The Power of Attorney and assignments must be translated into Arabic by a certified translator. The agent invoices the client directly for these charges.

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