• PCT Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in ARIPO
  • Language English
  • Filing Deadline 31 months
  • Filing Extension

    Extensions may be granted at the Director General’s discretion

    No

  • Translation Extension

    Extension may be granted at the Director General’s discretion

    No

  • Power of Attorney

    Original Required? No
    Notarized? No
    Legalized? No

    Yes, should be submitted within 2 months of regional phase entry

  • General POA Accepted No
  • Assignments

    if not filed during international phase, should be filed within 4 months of filing

    Yes

  • Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing No
  • Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
  • Fee for Amending Claims at Filing Yes
  • Request for Examination Deadline
    Due within 3 years from international filing date
  • Request for Examination at Filing Yes
  • Patent Prosecution Highway
    No