Republic of Congo Patents

Republic of Congo Patents OAPI Republic of Congo Patents may only be filed through the OAPI union where a single application covers all member states. It is not possible to obtain national registration in Republic of Congo but penalties for infringements are the...

DRC Patents

DRC Patents Patent & Design Protection DRC patents havea duration of 15 years from date of filing. Annual renewal fees are payable in advance from the first anniversary of the filing date. DRC is a member of PCT and the Paris Convention (International treaty for...

Comoros Patents

Comoros Patents OAPI Comoros Patents may only be filed through the OAPI union where a single application covers all member states. It is not possible to obtain national registration in Comoros but penalties for infringements are the responsibility...

Chad Patents

Chad Patents OAPI Chad Patents may only be filed through the OAPI union where a single application covers all member states. It is not possible to obtain national registration in Chad but penalties for infringements are the responsibility of Chad courts. Chad...

Central African Republic Patents

Central African Republic Patents OAPI Central African Republic Patents may only be filed through the OAPI union where a single application covers all member states. It is not possible to obtain national registration in Central African Republic but penalties for...

Cape Verde Patents

Cape Verde Patents Patent & Design Protection Cape Verde patents have a duration of 20 years from date of filing. Cape Verde is a member of PCT and the Paris Convention (International treaty for the protection of Industrial Property). PCT National Phase entries...

Cameroon Patents

Cameroon Patents OAPI Cameroon Patents may only be filed through the OAPI union where a single application covers all member states. It is not possible to obtain national registration in Cameroon but penalties for infringements are the responsibility...

Burundi Patents

Burundi Trade Marks Trade Mark Protection Burundi patents havea duration of 20 years from date of filing. Burundi is a member of PCT and the Paris Convention (International treaty for the protection of Industrial Property). PCT National Phase entries provide a unified...

Burkina Faso Patents

Burkina Faso Patents OAPI Burkina Faso Patents may only be filed through the OAPI union where a single application covers all member states. It is not possible to obtain national registration in Burkina Faso but penalties for infringements are the responsibility...