1.- Filing information – ARIPO Patent

For Paris Convention Applications or Direct Applications

• Our filled out patent order form.
• Copy of the specification of invention including claims and drawings
• English translation (Specifications and Priority document).
• Assignment in favor of the applicant, if applicant is different than the inventor.
• Certified Priority Document with application number and country of origin.

For Applications based on International Applications (PCT)(31 month deadline)

• Our filled out patent order form.
• PCT publication and International Search Report.
• Indication and copy if Preliminary Examination has been taken (Chapter II).
• English translation indicating if there has been any amendment to the PCT original filing.
• Assignment in favor of the applicant, if applicant is different than the inventor.

Member countries:

Botswana - Gambia – Ghana – Kenya – Lesotho – Malawi – Mozambique – Namibia - Sierra Leone – Sudan – Swaziland – Tanzania – Uganda – Zambia – Zimbabwe (15 States)

2.- Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney in the name of our ARIPO Patent Agent to act before the ARIPO patent office (simple signed copy).

Contact our Attorney in ARIPO

Email: aripo@patentarea.com

3.- Patent in Aripo

Concession of the Patent Grant: 20 years

Concession of the Utility Model or Design Application: 15 years

Member of the Paris Convention: Yes

Aripo is a Member of the PCT: Yes

1. Patent Filing
2. Preliminary Exam
3. Patent Publication: 18 months from the priority date
4. Formal Examination Request: Before 36 months from the filing date. Must be requested after 60 days from the patent publication date.
5. 90 days to respond office action from the formal examination.
6. Acceptance or rejection
7. Payment of the Final Taxes and Title.

Click HERE to file your patent in ARIPO