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Farsi Translation Requirements for PCT National Phase Entry in Iran

    For a PCT application entering the Iranian national phase, a Farsi translation is a core national-phase requirement. The translation must be furnished within the applicable national-phase time limit and becomes part of the record on which the Iranian application is prosecuted. Translation in this context is therefore more than an administrative step. The

Iran PCT National Phase Deadline: The 30-Month Rule and Reinstatement under PCT Rule 49.6

  For a PCT application seeking patent protection in Iran, the ordinary national-phase deadline is 30 months from the relevant priority date. Iran applies the same 30-month period whether national phase entry takes place under PCT Article 22 or following Chapter II under Article 39. Where that deadline has been missed, however, the position is

PCT National Phase Entry in Iran: A Practical Guide (2026)

  A practical guide for foreign patent attorneys, in-house IP teams and international applicants covering Iran’s 30-month PCT deadline, Farsi translation requirements, local representation, reinstatement, examination and annual fees. By Mojgan Honarmand Javan — Founder & Managing Attorney, JavanLex Legal Solutions Last reviewed: October 2026 · Approx. 12-minute read   PCT National Phase in Iran

Understanding Priority Rights in IP Law: Securing Your First-Mover Advantage Globally

In the global economy, intellectual property (IP) is often a company’s most critical asset. The velocity of innovation and market entry across sectors—from technology and life sciences to consumer goods—makes securing enforceable rights a commercial imperative. A foundational yet frequently misunderstood tool in this process is the priority right. When properly invoked, it enables businesses to
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