According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) a patent is “a document which describes an invention which can be manufactured, used, and sold with the authorization of the owner of the patent. An invention is a solution to a specific technical problem.”

Patents – General Information

• You can claim priority according to Paris Convention within: 12 months from the first filing date.
• Member of: PCT, Paris Convention, ARIPO.
• Period of protection of a patent: 20 years.
• Annuities: are to be paid annually commencing on the first anniversary of the filing date.

Required document for Patent Search

Patent information search and without any prior art examination result

Application letter to Registrar General indicating any of the following; the filing date, Title, abstract, inventor’s name and owner

Required document for Patent of Invention

• Filing the application form
• Application letter to Registrar General
• Title, Description,
• abstract of the invention with their claims
• Drawings, as necessary
• Notarized Power of attorney

Required document for Change of name of Patent

Notarized Power of attorney

Required document for change of address of Patent

Notarized Power of attorney

Required document for Change of name and address of Patent

Notarized Power of attorney

Required document for Assignment of a patent

• Notarized Power of attorney