Utility Models: 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 .
Novelty Requirements : None disclosure prior to priority date.
Claiming priority : Yes
Examination : Substantive examination.
Protection Period : 10 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
Utility Models Filing Requirements
- Three (3) copies of specification etc.
- Power of attorney.
- Deed of assignment of invention.
- Certified copy of priority application.