Patents - Filing Requirements


Patent Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Description of the nature of the invention.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

The Registrar may require a detailed description as well as drawing of the invention.

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

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Merger
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Merger agreement document, notarised.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Patent Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Certified copy of a document attesting the change.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

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

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.