Tunisia
Supported patent filings

European Validation
Deadline: 3 months (from the date of publication of mention of grant)
London Agreement? No
Official Language: English, Arabic or French
Translations Required: Full translation into English, French or Arabic
Forms: Yes
Country Notes:  Non-member validation state.
PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: 30 months
Power of Attorney: Yes
Assignments: No
Language: English, Arabic or French
Translation Extension: Yes*
Excess Claims Fee: Yes**
Examination Request: No substantive examination
Country Notes:

* The English translation (in case of non-EN application) can be submitted within one month from the filing date.


** An amendment to reduce the claims may be submitted.

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