1. application path

1. to the South African Intellectual Property Office;

2. In the case of filing a patent application in China, within 12 months from the date of filing in accordance with the Paris Convention; 3. filing a PCT international patent and then filing it within 31 months from the date of filing (priority is the priority date).

2. Review Form

South African invention patent applications generally do not need to go through substantive examination, as long as they pass the formal examination of the South African Intellectual Property Office, they can be authorized. Generally, the applicant can obtain the patent in about 6-12 months.

3. protection period

The term of protection for a South African invention patent is 20 years from the date of application.

4. Application Language

English

5. to submit documents

1. English translation of the patent document;

2. The inventor and applicant information;

3. Power of Attorney;

4. Copy of priority (if any).

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