Patents Laws in Cyprus
Here’s an overview of patent laws in Cyprus:
Patent Laws in Cyprus
1. Governing Law
Patents in Cyprus are governed by the Patents Law, Cap. 113, which implements the European Patent Convention (EPC) and other international treaties.
2. Patentable Inventions
An invention must be new, involve an inventive step, and be industrially applicable to qualify for patent protection.
Patents can protect products, processes, or improvements thereof.
3. Filing Options
You can file a patent application in Cyprus through:
The Cyprus Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for a national patent.
The European Patent Office (EPO) for a European patent validated in Cyprus.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) route, entering the national phase in Cyprus.
4. Patent Term
Patent protection lasts for 20 years from the filing date, subject to payment of annual renewal fees.
5. Examination
Cyprus does not conduct substantive examination of patent applications.
It relies on search and examination reports from the European Patent Office (EPO) or other recognized offices.
This speeds up the patent grant process locally.
6. Rights Conferred
The patent owner has the exclusive right to prevent others from making, using, selling, or importing the patented invention without permission.
Rights can be licensed or assigned.
7. Enforcement
Patent infringement cases are handled by the Cyprus courts.
Remedies include injunctions, damages, and destruction or recall of infringing products.
8. International Agreements
Cyprus is a party to:
The European Patent Convention (EPC)
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
The TRIPS Agreement under the WTO
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