Filing rules by country

South Africa

Patent filing & translation requirements

Below we’ve listed the patent filing and translation requirements. Whilst we endeavour to ensure these regulations remain up-to-date, they are subject to change. We advise you check with the local patent office or relevant counsel regarding any questions about country specific regulations.

PCT Route: filing & translation requirements

Language

English

Filing Deadline

31 months

Filing Extension

3 months
N/A

Translation Extension

3 months from filing date
N/A
Yes, should be submitted within 6 months from filing
Original Required? No Notarized? No Legalized? No

Power of Attorney

General POA Accepted

No
Yes
should be submitted within 6 months from filing

Assignments Required

Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing

No

Claims Amendment Possible at Filing

No

Fee for Amending Claims at Filing

N/A
No
N/A

Request for Examination Deadline

Can Examination be requested at filing?

N/A
No
N/A

Patent Prosecution Highway

Direct Route: filing & translation requirements

Language

English

Filing Deadline

12 months

Filing Extension

No

Translation Extension

No
N/A
Yes, should be submitted within 6 months from filing
Original Required? No Notarized? No Legalized? No

Power of Attorney

General POA Accepted

No
Yes, should be filed within 6 months from filing
N/A

Assignments

Excess Claims Fee Due at Filing

No

Amended Claims Submitted at Filing

Yes

Fee for Amending Claims at Filing

No
No
N/A

Request for Examination Deadline

Can Examination be requested at filing?

N/A
No
N/A

Patent Prosecution Highway

6 months from filing date, Certified copy, Translation required
N/A

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