• PCT Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in South Africa
  • Language English
  • Filing Deadline 31 months
  • Filing Extension
    3 months
  • Translation Extension
    No
  • Power of Attorney

    Original Required? No
    Notarized? No
    Legalized? No

    Yes, should be submitted within 6 months from filing

  • General POA Accepted No
  • Assignments

    should be submitted within 6 months from filing

    Yes

  • Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing No
  • Amended Claims Submitted at Filing No
  • Fee for Amending Claims at Filing N/A
  • Request for Examination Deadline
    No
  • Request for Examination at Filing N/A
  • Patent Prosecution Highway
    No
  • Direct Requirements for Filing Patents & Translations in South Africa
  • Language English
  • Filing Deadline 12 months
  • Filing Extension
    No
  • Translation Extension
    No
  • Power of Attorney
    Yes, should be submitted within 6 months from filing
  • General POA Accepted No
  • Assignments
    Yes, should be filed within 6 months from filing
  • Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing No
  • Amended Claims Submitted at Filing Yes
  • Fee for Amending Claims at Filing No
  • Request for Examination Deadline
    No
  • Request for Examination at Filing N/A
  • Patent Prosecution Highway
    No