OAPI
Supported patent filings
PCT National Phase Entry
Deadline: | 30 months | |
Power of Attorney: | Yes | |
Assignments: | Yes | |
Language: | English or French | |
Translation Extension: | No | |
Excess Claims Fee: | Yes* | |
Examination Request: | No substantive examination | |
Country Notes: |
* Reduced claims may be lodged on filing to reduce claim surcharges payable.
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Direct Filing
Deadline: | 12 months |
Power of Attorney: | Yes |
Assignments: | Yes |
Language: | English or French |
Translation Extension: | No |
Excess Claims Fee: | No |
Examination Request: | No substantive examination |
Country Notes: |
• A certified copy of the Priority Document, along with a certified English or French translation of the Priority Document (in case of non-English language), must be submitted within six months from the application filing date. This is a hard deadline and cannot be extended.
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