Article 62 of the Saudi Patents Law
المادة 62 من نظام براءات الاختراع · الفصل السادس: أحكام ختامية
The article provides that the time limits and periods set out in the Law are in accordance with what international agreements provide in this regard.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
تكون المهل والفترات الزمنية المنصوص عليها في هذا النظام، وفقًا لما تنص عليه الاتفاقيات الدولية في هذا الشأن.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 62 explained in plain English
This article concerns the time limits and periods in the Patents Law, and ties them to international agreements.
The rule: the time limits and periods set out in the Law are in accordance with what international agreements provide in this regard.
This means that the time limits and periods that appear in the Law's various articles are understood and applied in light of what the international agreements on this matter provide.
The text's phrase "time limits and periods" covers every period the Law sets. The article does not name particular agreements, nor does it say how to reconcile a domestic provision with an international one if they differ, so nothing more than this general principle should be inferred from it. Anyone who needs to calculate a specific time limit should refer to the provision dealing with it in the Law and its Regulations, and to the relevant agreement.
To determine a particular time limit in a specific case, it is advisable to consult a lawyer specializing in intellectual property and patents.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 62 of the Saudi Patents Law
On what basis are time limits set in the Patents Law?
The time limits and periods set out in the Law are in accordance with what international agreements provide in this regard.
Does the article name particular international agreements?
No. The text refers to international agreements in this regard without naming a specific agreement.
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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.