More data for filing patent applications in Uzbekistan

New regulations for submitting patent applications in Uzbekistan have been implemented as of May 2023. Now, applicants can file their patent applications electronically through the new Ministry of Justice’s online portal. Along with the standard application details, the Ministry of Justice is now requesting additional information from applicants, such as the establishment date and tax number of the company for corporate entities, and individual tax numbers and dates of birth for individuals. Authors are also required to provide their dates of birth. All of this information must be entered into the Ministry of Justice’s database before a new application can be submitted, although it is assured that this information will be kept confidential.

Moreover, under the new guidelines, for PCT applications, a full translation of the patent application shall be provided instead of just translating the claims as previously required. Additionally, a signed power of attorney shall be uploaded immediately upon application submission, as the new system will conduct a quick check to ensure that all required documents are complete. This new process, however, does not align with the current patent application requirements, as the two-month deadline for submitting a power of attorney has not been abolished. The Ministry of Justice claims that this change was made to simplify the application process and prevent errors. Despite requests from the Association of Patent Attorneys to align the filing procedures with existing requirements, all the new filing regulations remain in effect.