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CountryNo translation requiredSimple (human) translationCertified translationComments
Mexico
YES

IndiaYES


EstoniaYES

Usually we do not require a translation. Translations of foreign language documents certifying a priority claim shall be submitted only at the request (in case of difficulties related to understanding the language)
FranceYES

no
Lithuania


The translation is not required if previously filed application (the priority document) is in Lithuanian, English, German or French. Translation is always required if previously filed application is in other than Lithuanian language in cases when the applicant submits a statement that the description, claims, drawings or parts thereof, which are missing in the patent application, but which are present in the priority document, are to be considered as contained in the filed patent application. The quality of the translation is not specified.
Eurasian Patent OrganizationYES

In certain cases EAPO may request:
- a simple (human) translation for the purpose of patentability assessment;
- translation of the title page to check the eligibility for the priority claim.
NorwayYES


Spain
YES
Simple (human) translation is required only when the priority is considered relevant to determine the patentability of the invention.
Australia


no
Canada


The Industrial Design Office will require a translation if the priority document is in a language other than English or French. The type of translation does not matter, however, if the Office has reasonable grounds to believe that a translation is not accurate, it may request that the applicant submit, within 3 months, (a) a statement by the translator to the effect that, to the best of their knowledge, the translation is accurate; or (b) a new translation together with a statement by its translator to the effect that, to the best of their knowledge, the new translation is accurate.
Canada


no, If the applications is not wholly in English or French, our examiner, during examination may request a certified copy if they have a reason to question the validity of the priority.
Chile


Translation is only requested in cases required by the examiner for when he needs to clarify inconsistencies between the priority and the application
Colombia
YES
Simple (human) translation
BelgicaYES


Germany

YESUnsure: I don't think we require any translation
Republic of KoreaYES

Though the submission of a translation of the priority document is not required usually, we could request the translated version of the priority document when needed.





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Q6.-  Number of priority documents issued by IPO

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Mexico0073
India


only through WIPODAS
Estonia20%
80%
France23.30%25.70%51%
Lithuania3
13Values since January 1, 2023
Eurasian Patent Organization147
21Values since 2017, the year of joining DAS
Norway

844About 25-30 a year for patent, 150 a year for Trademark and design;only kopies of priority documents;844 since  NIPO started using WIPO DAS
Spain5520294526
Australia1200
94190-130 per month;;about 80 per month (total of 941 in 2022)
Canada (Industrial Designs)

152For industrial designs: April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2023: 404 / CY2020: 74 / CY2021: 99 / CY2022: 152
Canada (Patents)1000
568For patents
Chile10238375Values for 2018-2022
Colombia0342196
Belgium400

WIPO DAS not yet applicable
Germany24000

Values for 2022, WIPO DAS not yet applicable
Republic of Korea (patents)217
53638Values for 2022
Republic of Korea (industrial designs)115

5141


Values for 2022

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Q7.- Number of priority documents received by IPO

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CountryPaperElectronic formVia WIPO DASComments
Mexico

2543
India



Estonia50%
50%
FranceUnknown Unknown Unknown 
Lithuania000Values since January 1, 2023
Eurasian Patent Organizationn/an/an/a
Norway

1since  NIPO started using WIPO DAS
Spain6509922837
Australia


since 2009, a total of 41 (increase observed since 2020, with a total of 18
Canadan/an/a597For industrial designs. For WIPO DAS: April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2023: 1155 / CY2020: 222 / CY2021: 71 / CY2022: 597
Canada1168353396488For patents 2022
Chilen/an/a305Values for 2018-2022
Colombia00383
Belgium30
170
GermanyUnknown 00
Republic of Korea (patents)217
10110Values for 2022
Republic of Korea (industrial designs)4

4240


Values for 2022

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Q8.- Link to IPO's webpage where a description of the DAS system and its usage is made available to applicants?

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CountryURLNotes
Mexicohttps://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/667152/Gui_a_de_uso_DAS.pdfGuía de Uso, Servicio de Acceso Digital (DAS
India
it was issued through Public notice
Estoniahttps://www.epa.ee/en/patents-utility-models/priority-claim-and-wipo-das
Francehttps://www.inpi.fr/copie-officielle-d-une-demande-de-brevet-francais
Lithuaniahttps://vpb.lrv.lt/lt/dazniausiai-uzduodami-klausimaiOnly in Lithuanian as one of the FAQs:
Eurasian Patent OrganizationAnnouncements (in Russian): https://www.eapo.org/ru/index.php?newspress=view&d=683 https://www.eapo.org/ru/index.php?newspress=view&d=1213 ; Patent Regulations under the EAPC, Rule 33 (5), Rule 36 (2): https://www.eapo.org/en/documents/norm/instr202211_eng.pdf
Norwayhttps://www.patentstyret.no/en/services/priority-certificates-and-certified-copies/
Spainhttp://www.oepm.es/es/Invenciones_Ley_24_2015/patentes_nacionales/tramites_linea/servicio.html
Australiahttps://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/international-ip/international-cooperation
Canada (industrial Designs)https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canadian-intellectual-property-office/en/industrial-designs/industrial-design-office-practicesFor industrial designs: DAS usage as a depositing office is outlined in section 6.02.02 of the Industrial Design Office Practice Manual. DAS usage as an accessing office is outlined in section 8.07.08 of the Manual.
Canada (patents)https://manuels-manuals.opic-cipo.gc.ca/w/ic/MOPOP-en#ss_7_04_02, https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canadian-intellectual-property-office/en/patents/furnishing-your-priority-property-office/en/patents/furnishing-your-priority-documents-during-pct-application, https://www.ic.gc.ca/cipo/patentorder1.nsf/wipoDas-eng?readForm
Chile
There is a press release on our website and a contact person to ask questions about how to proceed.
Colombiahttps://www.sic.gov.co/noticias/la-sic-pone-disposici%C3%B3n-de-los-solicitantes-de-patentes-el-servicio-de-acceso-digital-de-la-ompi
Belgiumhttps://economie.fgov.be/fr/themes/propriete-intellectuelle/innovation-et-propriete/le-droit-de-priorite Currently only available for the accessing functionality, not yet as depositing office
Germany
None available yet, still in planning phase
Republic of Koreahttps://www.patent.go.kr/smart/jsp/ka/menu/support/main/WipoAccessCodeHelp.do

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Q9.- IPO plan to issue national priority documents using the ST26 XML format

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MexicoThe IMPI is currently in a phase of analysis for the issuance of certified copies of priority containing a list file of sequences in XML under the ST26 standard.
Indianot implemented
EstoniaIt is currently under discussion
FranceIT developments are underway to take this into account
LithuaniaCurrently it is issued as a part of description in the format in which the copy is issued (paper or pdf in WIPO DAS). Still considering how to issue this part in xml format.
Eurasian Patent OrganizationEAPO accepts ST26 XML format as a filing format of Eurasian application files. EAPO plans to use DAS to issue priority documents containing XML sequences.
NorwayNIPO is currently working on adopting the DAS API solution and this work includes adopting the ST26 XML format.
SpainNowadays, we only issue national priority documents in paper, except those ones via DAS.
If a priority document in paper has sequence listings in ST26 format, we print the sequence listings and attach it to the description, as a part of it.
In the future, we plan to issue electronic priority documents and we are considering the solution of providing a ZIP file that include an XML file with the ST.26 sequence listings and a PDF file with the description, the claims and the drawings. 
AustraliaWe convert the ST.26 XML format sequence listings to PDF and merge this with the national priority pdf document. As of February 2023, a stylesheet is used to transform the ST.26 XML sequence listing into a more readable format. 
CanadaFor industrial designs: Not applicable given that ST26 appears to relate to sequence listing in patent applications.
CanadaWe are still waiting on CWS (actively participating on CWS) on a standardized way to transmit the ST. 26 compliant sequence listings before we develop an implementation plan.
ChileIt´s not yet implemented, it's part of big project that is just getting started to rise in the long term that has to do with digitization and XML.
INAPI receives sequence listings in PDF file in PCT national phase and as RO PCT in format ST.26.
ColombiaAt the moment, the XML ST26 format has not been implemented in our Office, so it is not possible to answer this question.
BelgiumThis is not yet implemented.
GermanySo far for paper, XML gets printed, not ideal, looking into alternative methods. For electronic via DAS; we are looking into providing electronic access, (i.e. sheet insert with details how to download/access SEQL), similar to what IB does. Alternative looking into CWS/SEQL Task Forces conversion style sheets to human readable form. Waiting what will be decided for new DAS API.
Republic of KoreaKIPO plans to adopt the common ST.26 XML format which the CWS is currently working on.



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