Confirm patentability: Ensure the invention is new, involves an inventive step, and is industrially applicable under Iraqi law.

Prepare patent documents: Draft the specification, including a detailed description, claims, drawings (if any), and an abstract. Accuracy is critical.

Appoint a local agent (foreign applicants): Non-Iraqi applicants must apply through a licensed Iraqi patent agent or law firm with a Power of Attorney.

File the application: Submit the patent application to the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC).

Formal examination: The authority reviews the application for completeness and formal compliance.

Substantive examination: The invention is examined for novelty, inventiveness, and industrial applicability.

Grant decision: If accepted, the patent is granted and recorded in the official register.

Maintain the patent: Pay annual renewal fees to keep the patent valid for up to 20 years from the filing date.