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

1. Three (3) copies of specification etc. 
   
2. Power of attorney. 
   
3. Deed of assignment of invention. 
   
4. Certified copy of priority application.

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