Ethiopia
Supported patent filings
Direct Filing
| Deadline: | 12 months | |
| Power of Attorney: | Yes* | |
| Assignments: | Yes** | |
| Language: | English | |
| Translation Extension: | No | |
| Excess Claims Fee: | No | |
| Examination Request: | Optional at filing or deferred | |
| Country Notes: | * Notarized and legalized at an Ethiopian consulate. This can be filed within one month of filing the application.
** Notarized and legalized at an Ethiopian consulate. • Priority Document: Certified copy of the Priority Document and its English translation (in case of non-English language) are required to be filed within 3 months of filing of the application. |
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Recommended Agents
Spoor & Fisher
PCT National Phase Entry
Direct Filing
Spoor & Fisher has been a specialist IP firm since its formation in 1920. The firm provides legal services throughout Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean, and has a proud tradition of having been involved in many of the leading patent, trademark and copyright cases in South Africa. Spoor & Fisher has offices in Jersey (Channel Islands), Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria, in South Africa. The firm also has an extensive network of local associates across the African continent.. . Spoor & Fisher specializes in all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyright and designs, related litigation, commercial transactions, due diligence and portfolio management..