- PCT Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in OAPI
- Language English or French
- Filing Deadline 30 months
- Filing Extension
No
- Translation Extension
No
- Power of Attorney
Original Required? No
Notarized? No
Legalized? NoYes, should be submitted within 2 months from filing date
- General POA Accepted Yes
- Assignments
only for applicants claiming priority from the United States of America. All deeds of assignment must be notarized
Yes
- Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing Yes
- Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
- Fee for Amending Claims at Filing No
- Request for Examination Deadline
Examination will be conducted as soon as the complete application is received
- Request for Examination at Filing N/A
- Patent Prosecution Highway
No