WIPO - PCT Applicant's Guide SC - Seychelles
Registration Division, Department of Legal Affairs (Seychelles)

    Applicable as from ١ يناير ٢٠٢٦
    (published on ١٣ نوفمبر ٢٠٢٥)

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    RO: RO fees
    List of changes

    [MT] معلومات مفيدة

    [MT] ويجري تحديث دليل مقدمي طلبات البراءات بموجب معاهدة البراءات كل أسبوع تقريبا بالمعلومات التي يتلقاها المكتب الدولي.
    In case of question, please contact the Office or the International Bureau: pct.guide@wipo.int.
    [MT] قائمة المختصرات المستخدمة في هذه الوثيقة:
    Office: Registration Division, Department of Legal Affairs (Seychelles)
    PA: Patents Act (Chapter 156)
    [MT] قائمة العملات المستخدمة في هذه الوثيقة:
    SCR (Seychelles Rupee), USD (US dollar)
    [MT] معلومات عن البلدان والمكاتب:
    The list of acronyms used for Offices is no longer shown as it has been integrated in the mouseover functionality for each ST.3 code shown in this document.
    Refer to List of WIPO Standards, Recommendations and Guidelines formerly Annex K, List of country names and two-letter codes. It includes a list of short names and two-letter codes accepted for use in indicating States, other entities and intergovernmental organizations and their Offices in documents relating to international applications under the PCT. The list is as set out in WIPO Standard ST.3.
    Also refer to PCT Contracting States formerly Annex A.
    [MT] موجز المكتب
    For more technical information about the Office, refer to ePCT Office profile.
    [MT] التحفظات والإعلانات والإخطارات وأوجه التعارض
    The Office does not have any reservations, declarations, notifications or incompatibilities.
    Refer to the full list.
    [MT] مواعيد إغلاق المكتب
    The Office is closed weekly on Saturday and Sunday
    Additional closed dates can be consulted on the Office Closed dates page

    [MT] المرحلة الدولية

    [MT] المرفق باء - معلومات عن الدول المتعاقدة أو المنظمات الحكومية الدولية

    [MT] الدولة المتعاقدة:
    Seychelles
    [MT] رمز من حرفين:
    SC
    [MT] اسم المكتب:
    Registration Division, Department of Legal Affairs (Seychelles)
    [MT] الموقع:
    1st Floor
    Independence House
    Victoria
    Mahé
    Seychelles
    [MT] العنوان البريدي:
    P.O. Box 142
    Mahé
    Seychelles
    [MT] الهاتف:
    (248) 22 49 04
    [MT] البريد الإلكتروني:
    regdiv@registry.gov.sc
    [MT] الموقع الشبكي:
    None
    [MT] الفاكس:
    (248) 22 57 64
    [MT] هل يقبل المكتب إيداع المستندات بالفاكس أو بوسائل مماثلة (المادة 92-4 من معاهدة البراءات)؟
    Yes, by facsimile
    [MT] ما هي أنواع الوثائق التي يمكن إرسالها بهذه الطريقة؟
    All kinds of documents
    [MT] هل يجب تقديم الوثيقة الأصلية في جميع الحالات؟
    Yes, within one month from the date of the transmission
    [MT] هل يقبل المكتب دليلا على إرسال مستند بالبريد، في حالة فقده أو تأخره، عندما تستخدم خدمة تسليم غير سلطات البريد (القاعدة 82-1 من معاهدة البراءات)؟
    نعم
    [MT] هل المكتب مستعد للسماح لمقدمي الطلبات بإتاحة الطلبات لخدمة الوصول الرقمي إلى وثائق الأولوية (DAS) التابعة للمنظمة العالمية للملكية الفكرية (القاعدة 17-1 (ب- مكرراً) من معاهدة البراءات)؟
    More information about WIPO DAS is available at: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/das.
    لا
    [MT] المكتب (المكاتب) المختص (المختصة) بتلقي الطلبات الدولية المقدمة من رعايا هذه الدولة أو المقيمين فيها:
    AP,
    IB,
    SC
    [MT] هل يقيد التشريع الوطني تقديم الطلبات الدولية إلى المكاتب الأجنبية؟
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] المكتب (المكاتب) المختص (المختصين) المعين (أو المنتخبين) لهذه الدولة:
    National protection: SC
    ARIPO protection: AP
    [MT] أنواع الحماية المتاحة من خلال معاهدة البراءات:
    National:
    Patents
    ARIPO:
    Patents,
    Utility models (a utility model may be sought instead of or in addition to an ARIPO patent)
    [MT] طرق الدفع المقبولة لدى المكتب:
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] توفر الوسائل بموجب القانون الوطني لإجراء بحث من النوع الدولي (المادة 15 من معاهدة البراءات):
    None
    [MT] الحماية المؤقتة بعد النشر الدولي:
    None
    [MT] معلومات ذات صلة إذا عُينت (أو انتُخبت) هذه الدولة المتعاقدة
    Time when the name and address of the inventor must be given:
    Must be in the request. If the data concerning the inventor are missing at the expiration of the time limit under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within a time limit of two months from the date of the invitation.
    [MT] هل هناك أحكام خاصة تتعلق بإيداع الكائنات المجهرية وغيرها من المواد البيولوجية؟
    لا

    [MT] المرفق جيم - المكتب المتلقي

    [MT] مكتب الاستقبال المختص لرعايا ومقيمي:
    Seychelles
    [MT] اللغة التي يجوز أن تقدم بها الطلبات الدولية:
    English
    Language in which the request may be filed:
    English
    Number of copies required by the receiving Office if the international application is filed on paper:
    3
    [MT] هل يقبل المكتب المتلقي تقديم الطلبات الدولية في شكل إلكتروني؟
    Information not yet available
    [MT] هل يقبل المكتب المتلقي الإدراج بالإشارة (القاعدة 20-6 من معاهدة البراءات)؟
    نعم
    [MT] هل يقبل المكتب المتلقي تقديم الرسومات الملونة على أساس غير رسمي ويحيلها إلى المكتب الدولي؟
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] هل يقبل المكتب المتلقي طلبات استعادة حق الأولوية (المادة 26 مكرراً-3 من معاهدة البراءات)؟
    Yes, please refer to the Office for the applicable criteria and/or any fee payable for such requests
    [MT] السلطة الدولية المختصة بالبحث:
    EP
    [MT] سلطة الفحص الأولي الدولي المختصة:
    EP
    Fees payable to the RO:
    [MT] رسم الإرسال:
    Please refer to the Office.
    [MT] رسم التقديم الدولي:
    This fee is reduced by 90% if certain conditions apply (refer to Annex C(IB)).
    1,667 USD
    [MT] رسم لكل ورقة تتجاوز ٣٠:
    19 USD
    [MT] رسم البحث:
    Refer to
    Annex D(EP)
    [MT] رسم وثيقة الأولوية (المادة 17-1 (ب) من معاهدة براءات الاختراع):
    None
    [MT] هل يشترط المكتب المتلقي وجود وكيل؟
    No, if the applicant resides in Seychelles
    Yes, if the applicant is a non-resident
    [MT] من يستطيع أن يعمل كوكيل ؟
    Any attorney or lawyer registered in Seychelles
    [MT] التنازل عن التوكيل:
    [MT] هل ألغى المكتب شرط تقديم توكيل قانوني منفصل؟
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] هل ألغى المكتب شرط تقديم نسخة من التوكيل العام؟
    Refer to the Office

    [MT] المرحلة الوطنية

    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
    Does the Office permit reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6)?
    نعم
    Translation of international application required into (one of) the following language(s):
    Must be furnished or paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    English
    Required contents of the translation for entry into the national phase:
    Under PCT Article 22: Description, claims (if amended, both as originally filed and as amended), 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, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the international preliminary examination report)
    Is a copy of the international application required in particular circumstances?
    لا
    Does the Office accept color drawings under its national law?
    Refer to the Office
    National fees:
    Must be furnished or paid within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    National application fee
    3,000 SCR
    Exemptions, reductions or refunds of fees:
    None
    Special requirements of the Office (PCT Rule 51bis):
    Name and address of the inventor if they have not been furnished in the “Request” part of the international application
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within two months from the date of the invitation.
    This requirement may be satisfied if the corresponding declaration has been made in accordance with PCT Rule 4.17.
    Declaration concerning the applicant’s right to apply for and be granted a patent where the applicant is not the inventor
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within two months from the date of the invitation.
    This requirement may be satisfied if the corresponding declaration has been made in accordance with PCT Rule 4.17.
    Evidence of entitlement to claim priority where the applicant is not the applicant who filed the earlier application
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within two months from the date of the invitation.
    This requirement may be satisfied if the corresponding declaration has been made in accordance with PCT Rule 4.17.
    Document evidencing a change of name or person of the applicant if the change occurred after the international filing date and has not been reflected in a notification from the International Bureau (Form PCT/IB/306)
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within two months from the date of the invitation.
    Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not a resident of Seychelles
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within a time limit fixed in the invitation.
    Translation of the international application to be furnished in two copies
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within two months from the date of the invitation.
    [MT] من يستطيع أن يعمل كوكيل ؟
    Any attorney or lawyer registered in Seychelles
    Does the Office accept the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (PCT Rule 49ter.1)?
    نعم
    Does the Office accept requests for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 49ter.2)?
    Yes, please refer to the Office for the applicable criteria and/or any fee payable for such requests

    The procedure in the national Phase

    SC.01 TRANSLATION (CORRECTION)
    Errors in the translation of the international application can be corrected with reference to the text of the international application as filed (refer to National Phase, paragraphs NP 6.002 and NP 6.003).
    SC.02 FEES (MANNER OF PAYMENT)
    PA Sec. 28
    The manner of payment of the fees indicated in the Summary and in this Chapter is outlined in Annex SC.I.
    SC.03 ANNUAL FEES
    PA Sec. 20,
    PA Sec. 21,
    PA Sec. 28

    The prescribed annual fees shall be payable for the fifth and every subsequent year, counting from the date of the patent. The annual fee may be paid until six months after the date on which it became due provided that an additional fee as prescribed is also paid.
    SC.04 AMENDMENT OF THE APPLICATION; TIME LIMITS
    PCT Article 28,
    PCT Article 41,
    PA Sec. 22,
    PA Sec. 25

    The applicant or the patentee may, from time to time, make amendments to his specification, including drawings forming part thereof, provided that the amendment does not go beyond the disclosure in the initial specification. Every amendment of the application shall be advertised in the Gazette.
    SC.05 REVIEW UNDER ARTICLE 25 OF THE PCT
    PCT Article 25,
    PCT Rule 51

    The applicable procedure is outlined in paragraphs NP 6.018 to NP 6.021 of the National Phase.
    SC.06 EXCUSE OF DELAYS IN MEETING TIME LIMITS
    PCT Article 24(2),
    PCT Article 48(2),
    PCT Rule 49.6,
    PCT Rule 82bis

    Reference is made to paragraphs NP 6.022 to NP 6.027 of the National Phase.

    Annexes

    Annex SC.I - Fees
    Patents
    National application fee
    3,000 SCR
    Annual fees:
    — for the 2nd to the 4th year
    per year 1,000 SCR
    — for the 5th year
    1,500 SCR
    — for the 6th year
    2,000 SCR
    — for the 7th year
    3,000 SCR
    — for the 8th year
    4,000 SCR
    — for the 9th year
    5,000 SCR
    — for the 10th to the 19th year
    per year 10,000 SCR
    — for the 20th year
    12,000 SCR
    Surcharge for late payment of annual fees
    10% of the applicable annual fee
    How can payment of fees be effected?
    Fees must be paid in Seychelles rupees to the Office by cheque, money order, bank draft or in cash.
    Forms
    Please refer to the Office.
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