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Patent

 Patent:  A patent is a document granted by the responsible authority as a result of inventing something, which can be a product or a method.


 Process for Patent Registration:  To register a patent, an application must be submitted to the Ministry of National Economy or one of its accredited directorates. The application must include the following:

  • Application form for the patent license, signed by a magistrate judge (notarized).
  • Patent specification form (the invention's name must be scientific).
  • Brief description of the invention.
  • Field of the invention.
  • Background (problem and need).
  • A full and detailed explanation of the invention in Arabic.
  • Publication form in both Arabic and English.
  • Protection elements must meet three conditions: Novelty, Industrial Application, and Creative Steps.
  • Supporting scientific information or illustrative images (if available).
  • Company registration certificate if the applicant is a legal entity or personal identification for individuals.
  • The legal power of attorney if the application is submitted by an attorney or lawyer.
  • Certified copy of the payment receipt from revenues.


 Fees:  30  JOD (application), 20 JOD (application publication), 20 JOD (patent granting).
Note: Protection is granted for 16 years, renewable every 4 years, and shall pay a renewal fee amounting to 40 dinars for every 4 years within this period.


Forms and applications can be downloaded from here.


 Industrial Design Registration:  To register an industrial design, an application must be submitted to the Ministry of National Economy or one of its accredited directorates. The application must include the following:

  • Design publication form.
  • Illustrative drawings of the design or model.
  • Legal power of attorney if the application is submitted by an attorney.
  • Company registration certificate or personal identification for individuals.
  • Certified copy of the payment receipt from revenues. 

 Fees:  20  JOD.


Forms and applications can be downloaded from here.


Access to Information:Through the General Administration of Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Support Centers in Palestinian universities.

 Useful Links: 

  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO): WIPO: https://www.wipo.int/portal/ar/
  • Intellectual Property Basics: http://trademarks.mne.gov.ps/upload/file/wipo_pub_1056.pdf
  • WIPO's Intellectual Property Portal for searching global databases: https://ipportal.wipo.int/