Patents: ARIPO
General Information
ARIPO (15 Member states = Botswana, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.)
International Agreements : Paris Convention, Harare Protocol (ARIPO) & PCT .
Patent Types : Non-Convention, Paris Convention, PCT International & PCT National/Regional, Utility Models & Designs.
Novelty Requirements : Non disclosure prior to priority date.
Claiming priority : Yes
Examination : Yes - Substantive examination.
Protection Period : 20 Years
Publication : Yes - After acceptance.
Annuities : Yearly from 1st Anniversary
Grace period for payments : 6 months, with fines.
Compulsory Licensing : Nationally.
Working or nominal working of Patents/Inventions : Nationally.
Filing Requirements
Patent Filing Requirements
- Three (3) copies of specification etc.
- Power of attorney.
- Deed of assignment of invention.
- Certified copy of priority application.