- 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? NoYes, 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