A patent gives its owner the right to stop others from making, using, selling or importing the protected invention for a limited period. In return, the invention is published so that others can learn from it. Getting the balance right, between protection that is broad enough to matter and claims that will survive examination, is the core of our patent registration in Iran service.
Who this service is for
We work with inventors who want to protect a first idea, with established manufacturers building a portfolio, and with international companies extending existing patent families into Iran. The process is the same in each case; the emphasis changes. A start-up usually needs a clear view of what is worth protecting and in what order. A multinational usually needs reliable local handling and fast, accurate reporting.
How a patent application moves forward
- Preparation. We review the specification, claims and drawings and adapt them to the formal requirements of the Iranian registry, including the language and form of the documents.
- Filing. We file the application and confirm the filing details to you, together with a note of the next expected steps.
- Formal and substantive examination. The registry checks formal requirements and examines the invention itself. Where it raises objections, we explain them in plain English and propose a response.
- Amendments and arguments. Claims can sometimes be clarified or narrowed to overcome objections. We recommend amendments that keep as much commercial value as possible.
- Grant and publication. Once accepted, the patent is granted and recorded. We then track maintenance so the right stays in force.
What we need from you
For a new application: a description of the invention, any drawings, the names of the inventors and applicant, and details of any earlier filings or public disclosures. For an existing patent family: the documents already filed elsewhere and the key dates. If you are unsure whether something is relevant, send it. It is easier to set aside information than to discover it late.
Strategy before cost
Not every invention should be patented, and not every patent should be filed everywhere. Some innovations are better protected as trade secrets, by design registration or simply by speed to market. We talk this through before you commit, and we explain the trade-offs between a broad filing that may take longer to examine and a focused filing that reaches grant with fewer objections.
When the invention is close to existing technology, we usually suggest a patent search first. The result shapes the claims and often saves an examination round. Where the appearance of the product matters as much as the way it works, we also discuss design registration.
Keeping you informed
Every communication from the registry is reported to you with a short explanation and, where a response is needed, a recommended course of action and the deadline. You decide; we draft, file and confirm.
Questions we are often asked
What can be patented in Iran?
Broadly, a patent protects a technical invention that is new, involves an inventive step and can be made or used in industry. Certain subject matter is excluded, and the line can be fine. We give you a reasoned view on your invention before any filing costs are incurred.
Can I file in Iran after filing in another country?
Often yes, but timing matters. A filing or public disclosure elsewhere can affect novelty, and any priority you wish to claim depends on acting within the applicable period. Send us your earliest filing date as soon as possible so we can confirm your options.
Who owns a patent developed by employees?
Ownership depends on employment terms, agreements between the parties and the applicable rules. Before filing we confirm who should be named as applicant and inventor, and whether any assignment documents should be prepared first.
What happens after the patent is granted?
The right must be kept in force, which normally involves periodic maintenance. We track those dates, remind you in good time and advise on recording licences, assignments or changes of ownership.