Summary of requirements for entry into the national phase
Time limits applicable for entry into the national phase:
Under PCT Article 22(3): 31 months from the priority date
Under PCT Article 39(1)(b): 31 months from the priority date
Translation of international application required into:
Kyrgyz or Russian
Required contents of the translation for entry into the national phase:
Under PCT Article 22: Description, claims (if amended, as amended only, together with any statement under PCT Article 19), any text matter of drawings, abstract
Under PCT Article 39(1): Description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if any of those parts has been amended, only as amended by the annexes to the international preliminary examination report)
Is a copy of the international application required?
No
Special requirements of the Office (PCT Rule 51bis):
Instrument of assignment of the priority application where the applicants are not identical
Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Kyrgyzstan
Who can act as agent?
Any person registered to practice before the Office as patent
Does the Office accept requests for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2)?
Yes, the Office applies both the “unintentional” and the “due care” criteria to such request
