Kyrgyzpatent accepts IP applications in electronic form

On June 6, 2017 the Kyrgyz Patent Office has announced the beginning of acceptance of the electronically filed applications for registration of intellectual property objects in a test mode. Thus, applications and attached documents can be submitted electronically at the following address http://patent.kg/service. For authorization in the system it is necessary to create a new user account, to fill in the required profile fields and activate the user account.

The date and time of receipt of applications and attached documents will be the date and time registered by the server of the Patent Office. Acceptance of applications is available 24/7. Electronic filing in a test mode will operate until the introduction of an electronic digital signature by the end of the current year. During the test mode of the e-filing system filing the applications should be followed by submission of the originals in a paper version.

Electronic filing of applications is expected to automate the procedure for preparing, filing and monitoring of applications for the grant of protective documents in respect of intellectual property objects, reduce time and provide paperless prosecution.