South Africa

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 31 months

Language: English

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: No formal examination request required

Required Documents: POA and Assignment required within 6 months of filing

Annuities: Accumulated renewal fees due upon grant for years 3-20 and annually thereafter

PARIS CONVENTION - DIRECT FILING

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: English

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: No formal examination request required

Required Documents: POA and Assignment required within 6 months of filing

Annuities: Accumulated renewal fees due upon grant for years 3-20 and annually thereafter

DESIGN APPLICATION

Patent Term: Aesthetic Design - 15 years, Functional Design - 10 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority

Language: English

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: N/A

Required Documents: POA and certified copy of priority document can be filed within 6 months with payment of late fees

Annuities: N/A

TRADEMARK APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 years, renewable for a further 10 years

Deadline: 6 months from priority filing date

Language: English

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: N/A

Required Documents: POA required anytime before examination, Certified copy of priority document must be filed within 3 months of filing

Annuities: N/A