Patents - Filing Requirements


Patent Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Deed of assignment document if the applicant is not the inventor.
  • Three copies of the title, specifications, and claims in French language.
  • Certified copy of the priority document if claimed.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 3 months from filing date without penalty.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Annuity Requirements
  • No documents are required.

Patent Assignment
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Deed of assignment document signed by the assignor and assignee, legalised by the Congolese Consulate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Merger
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Merger agreement document signed by both parties, legalised by the Congolese Consulate.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Certificate of change of name or address simply signed by a public authority.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent License
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • License agreement document signed by both parties, legalised.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.