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Patent registration in Uzbekistan allows inventors and companies to obtain legal protection for technical solutions and processes. The procedure is handled by the Agency on Intellectual Property under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan (IMA) and includes both formal and substantive examination stages. Uzbekistan is a member of the Paris Convention and the PCT, but is not a member of the Eurasian Patent Convention — meaning national filing is the only route to patent protection in Uzbekistan.
MIKHAILYUK, SOROKOLAT & PARTNERS offers the full range of legal services related to patent registration in Uzbekistan including patent search, patent translation, filing and further prosecution of an application, patent maintenance, preparing and recordal of assignment and license agreements as well as representing applicants before courts. We do our best to represent our clients' interests in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
Routes to Obtain Patent Protection in Uzbekistan
Patent protection in Uzbekistan may only be obtained by filing a national patent application with the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan (IMA). Uzbekistan is not a member of the Eurasian Patent Convention, so a Eurasian patent does not extend to Uzbekistan.
The term for entering the Uzbek national phase of a PCT application is 31 months from the priority date.
Foreign applicants must be represented before the Office by a registered Uzbek patent attorney.
Patentability Requirements in Uzbekistan
To obtain a patent in Uzbekistan, an invention must comply with the standard patentability criteria established by Uzbek patent law.
- Novelty — the invention shall be considered new if it does not form part of the state of the art, i.e. it has not been disclosed anywhere in the world prior to the filing or priority date.
- Inventive Step — the invention must not be obvious to a person skilled in the relevant technical field.
- Industrial Applicability — the invention shall be considered industrially applicable if it can be made or used in industry, agriculture, health protection and other spheres.
Key Facts About Patent Protection in Uzbekistan
Years Validity
Standard validity term of a patent in Uzbekistan from filing date
Months Grace
Novelty grace period from disclosure of information on the invention before filing or priority date, if priority is claimed
Months (Conv.)
The term for filing a conventional patent application in Uzbekistan from the priority date
Years Registration
Average duration of the patent registration procedure in Uzbekistan
The validity term of a patent in Uzbekistan is 20 years from the filing date. For pharmaceutical patents and patents for agrochemicals it is possible to apply for extension of this term for additional 5 years. In case a patent is extended, the Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) will be issued.
Patent Registration Procedure in Uzbekistan
The procedure of the patent registration in Uzbekistan takes from 2 to 5 years. The term for filing a conventional patent application in Uzbekistan is 12 months from the priority date.
Filing & Formal Examination
After completion of the filing procedure, a patent application in Uzbekistan undergoes a formal examination lasting 3–5 months. On condition that an applicant submits all required documents, a notification about positive result of the formal examination will be issued.
Substantive Examination
A substantive examination must be requested within 3 years from the filing date of the application but not earlier than after completion of formal examination. If an invention meets the requirements of patentability, the grant decision will be issued.
Grant of Patent
After payment of the registration, publication and grant fees, as well as the first post-grant annuities, a patent will be issued. Official grant fees must be paid within 3 months from the date of issuance of Notice of Allowance.
“One procedural feature of the Uzbek patent system that often surprises foreign applicants is the timing of the request for substantive examination. Unlike in many CIS countries, such a request cannot be submitted simultaneously with filing a patent application. Instead, it may only be filed after the completion of formal examination and no later than three years from the filing date. "
Required Documents and Information
The documents required to file a patent application in Uzbekistan are listed below. Please note that some must be submitted at the time of filing, while others may be provided within a set period after the application date.
If you need further information concerning patent registration in Uzbekistan or a quotation for filing and prosecution of an Uzbek patent application, please feel free to contact us.
Required at Filing
Filing instructions
Comprising applicant's and inventor's names, addresses and citizenships.
Technical files
A specification with claims, abstract and drawings.
Application data
A filing number and a date of a priority application or a PCT application.
Power of Attorney
Simply signed and stamped by the applicant. Legalization and notarization are not required unless it is signed by a proxy-holder. Scanned copy of the executed POA should be provided to the Uzbek Patent Office simultaneously with filing the application.
Note:
A copy of the amendments may be submitted if applicable. For conventional applications, a certified copy of a priority document must be provided if priority is claimed.
May be submitted after filing
Translation into Uzbek or Russian
The Russian translation of the set of claims should be submitted with filing and the Uzbek or Russian translation of the application may be submitted within 2 months from the filing date.
Deadline: 2 months from filing datePriority Document
A certified copy of the priority document if priority is claimed (for conventional applications). The priority document must also be translated into Uzbek or Russian.
Deadline: 3 months from filing datePatent Budget Structure in Uzbekistan
The total investment required for patent registration in Uzbekistan is not fixed and depends on several critical factors. The final patent cost in Uzbekistan is determined by the complexity of the invention, the number of claims and pages in the application and the specific legal strategy chosen for protection before the Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Typically, the patenting budget consists of three primary components: official government fees, professional attorney fees and associated costs.
Official Government Fees
Filing and grant each trigger a separate official fee
Official fees differ depending on whether the applicant is a legal entity or a natural person
A separate official fee applies
Annual renewal payments, due from the third year, counting from the filing date
An official fee applies when recording a transfer or license agreement with the IP Agency
Professional Attorney Fees
Calculated directly based on the total number of independent claims
Covers the substantive examination request and completing the process through to grant
Per agreement — attorney fee for preparing and recording IP transfer or license agreements (official fee applies separately)
Associated Expenses
Flat fee per report (based on databases searched and the technical field's complexity)
Billed per 100 words (into Uzbek or Russian)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the main routes to obtain patent protection in Uzbekistan?The only route to patent protection in Uzbekistan is filing a national application with the Agency on Intellectual Property (IMA). Uzbekistan is not a member of the Eurasian Patent Convention. PCT applicants may enter the Uzbek national phase within 31 months from the priority date.
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Does Uzbekistan conduct a substantive examination of patent applications?Yes. After a positive formal examination, an applicant must file a request for substantive examination within 3 years from the application filing date.
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How long does patent registration in Uzbekistan take?The procedure of the patent registration in Uzbekistan takes from 2 to 5 years, including formal examination (3–5 months) and substantive examination requested within 3 years from the filing date.
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For how long is a patent valid in Uzbekistan?A patent in Uzbekistan is valid for 20 years from the filing date of the application, subject to the timely payment of annual maintenance fees. Annuities are counted from the filing date and are paid in advance for each patent year.
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What are the language requirements for patent applications in Uzbekistan?Patent applications must be filed in Uzbek or Russian. If filed in any other language, a translation into Uzbek or Russian must be submitted within 2 months from the filing date. The priority document, if priority is claimed, must also be translated into Uzbek or Russian.
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Can pharmaceutical patents be extended beyond 20 years in Uzbekistan?Yes. For pharmaceutical patents and patents for agrochemicals it is possible to apply for extension of the 20-year term for an additional 5 years. In such cases a Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) will be issued.
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Is representation by an Uzbek patent attorney required for foreign applicants?Yes. Foreign applicants must be represented before the Agency on Intellectual Property by a registered Uzbek patent attorney.
