How to File for a Patent

Step 1

  • Conduct a Patent Search through: https://bit.ly/IPO-PatentSearch. (This is optional only if you want to check the existing prior art similar to your invention.)
  • Prepare all necessary documents

Step 2

Step 3

  • Fill-out information of applicant, inventor, and agent if applicable.

Step 4

  • Upload all necessary documents. A Fee computation will be shown upon completion of documents. button.

Step 5

  • Review all information and pay for the fees.
  • Pay online by choosing your payment channels (Dragonpay, Paymaya, or Visa), after which, instructions will be shown on how to proceed.

Step 6

  • Your application will go through the ff:
    • Formality Examination
      • Prior Art Search
      • Publication for Opposition
      • Substantive Examination
      • Issuance of Letters (Patent Certificate)