The second step is to file a complete patent application within 12 months of...
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Provisional Patent Application
The first step is to file a South African provisional patent application for...
Central African Republic Patents
International and Regional Systems: Paris Convention PCT OAPI Member of OAPI,...
Cameroon Patents
International and Regional Systems: Paris Convention PCT OAPI Member of OAPI,...
Burkina Faso Patents
International and Regional Systems: Paris Convention PCT OAPI Member of OAPI,...
Benin Patents
International and Regional Systems: Paris Convention PCT OAPI Member of OAPI,...
South Sudan
There is currently no legislation in terms of Industrial Property in South...
Sudan
Smit & Van Wyk assists with the protection of Intellectual Property...
Patent and Design renewal deadlines in South Africa
Failure to have a thorough understanding of renewal fee deadlines can have...