Priority: The time limit for the PCT national phase entry is 30 months from the earliest date of priority for national phases.

Examination: The Request for examination must be filed once the formal examination has finalized and the invitation for paying substantive examination is issued.

Annuities: Annuities fees must be paid every year during the first 3 month of the calendar year (from January 1 to March 31) calculated from the international filing date for PCT application. It is still possible to pay the annuity within 3 months after the deadline (April 1 to June 30) with penalty for late payment fee.

Legalization: The Power of attorney and the supporting documents are no longer necessary to be legalized up to the Consulate of Saudi Arabia if the applicant’s country is a member of The Hague Convention. The documents only need to be Apostilled.