It is established in 1951 by the laws 132 of 1949 and related now to the a Academy of scientific research and technology since 1971. The new law 82/2002 was published on 3/6/2002 and new protected area was added to the new law (Utility model, Layout Design & Integrated Circuit and Undisclosed Information).

Vision:

Leadership in supporting innovation and invention to build a society capable of producing and using technology effectively to achieve comprehensive development.

Mission

As a leading governmental institution, we strive to efficiently manage the patent system to share and disseminate knowledge, encourage inventors and protect their rights, through administrative development and business governance, as well as adopting national patent policies and mechanisms, which contributes to the comprehensive development of the society in all areas of life.

Values:

Commitment to ethical and professional standards and comprehensive quality standards, keeping pace with local and international changes, and building the institutional capacity based on information technology.

Objectives:

• Applying the highest quality standards in patent search and examination.
• Providing all patent procedure services efficiently in terms of quality and time.
• Granting high quality patents that fulfil the objectives of the patent system.
• Creating an encouraging and supportive environment for inventors and researchers in Egypt
• Eenhancing the ability of the Egyptian research, educational, industrial and commercial institutes to use the patent system.
• Building capacities of all the Egyptian Patent Office employees to perform their roles in a coherent and integrated manner, ensuring the quality of services and products provided by the office.
• Developing leaders who are capable of effecting a positive change in the field of intellectual property, both locally and internationally.