Patent Filing in ARIPO countries
File your PCT national phase application in the ARIPO region with the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) through AnalystIP, within 31 months from the priority date. Every requirement below is taken from the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide and kept up to date by our team.
When is your national phase deadline in ARIPO countries?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in ARIPO countries: key facts
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 600 USD.
For applications filed on or before 1 January 2017, no search or examination fee is payable if an international search report or IPER was established.
Request examination within three years from the international filing date.
20 years from the international filing date
Annual fees are due on the eve of each anniversary of the international filing date.
Utility model protection is available.
Official fees for patent filing in ARIPO countries
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated 14 October 2026. Amounts in USD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee (patents, online) | USD 232 | Payable within 14 days after expiry of the Article 22/39(1) time limit |
| Filing fee (patents, on paper) | USD 290 | |
| Designation fee (patents, per country) | USD 100 | |
| Annual fees (patents) - 1st year | USD 50 | |
| Annual fees (patents) - 2nd year | USD 70 | |
| Annual fees (patents) - 3rd year | USD 90 | |
| Filing fee (utility models, online) | USD 80 | |
| Filing fee (utility models, on paper) | USD 100 | |
| Designation fee (utility models, per country) | USD 20 | |
| Maintenance fees (utility models) - 1st year | USD 20 | |
| Maintenance fees (utility models) - 2nd year | USD 25 | |
| Maintenance fees (utility models) - 3rd year | USD 30 | |
| Fee for reinstatement of rights | USD 600 |
Fee reductions: For applications filed on or before 1 January 2017, no search or examination fee is payable if an international search report or IPER was established.
Regional phase entry requirements
Time limit
31 months from the priority date (Articles 22(3) and 39(1)(b)); same for Chapter I and II
ARIPO is also the only route for Eswatini.
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (only as amended, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 600 USD; request within two months after removal of the cause of failure and no later than one year after expiry of the time limit. Not applicable to the priority time limit.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in an ARIPO Contracting State; any agent authorized to represent applicants before the national Office of an ARIPO Contracting State may act. Power of attorney may be filed within two months after the entry deadline.
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in an ARIPO Contracting State
- Assignment deed for the priority right where the applicants are not identical (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
Other information
- Office accepts the effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office and accepts requests for restoration (criteria and fees: consult the Office)
- Copy of the international application required in particular circumstances
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- Other fees (e.g. request for examination) listed in Annex AP.I
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated 14 October 2026.
What you need to file in ARIPO countries
A power of attorney is required.
Filing requirements in detail
| Article 19 amendments | Possible |
|---|---|
| Chapter II / Article 34 amendments | Possible |
| Annuities at entry | Yes/If falls from International Filing date |
| Power of attorney | Yes |
| PPH fee | Yes/onle for china filed patent |
Countries reached only through ARIPO
For these countries the national route is closed: a PCT application covers them through ARIPO.
Patent filing in ARIPO countries: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in the ARIPO region?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in the ARIPO region after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights permitted under the 'due care' criterion; fee 600 USD; request within two months after removal of the cause of failure and no later than one year after expiry of the time limit. Not applicable to the priority time limit.
In which language must the application be filed in the ARIPO region?
English. Under Article 22: description, claims (only as amended, if amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPER).
Do I need a local patent attorney in the ARIPO region?
Required if the applicant is not resident in an ARIPO Contracting State; any agent authorized to represent applicants before the national Office of an ARIPO Contracting State may act. Power of attorney may be filed within two months after the entry deadline.
Is a power of attorney needed, and must it be legalized?
A power of attorney is required.
Are there official fee reductions in the ARIPO region?
For applications filed on or before 1 January 2017, no search or examination fee is payable if an international search report or IPER was established.
How does examination work in the ARIPO region?
Request examination within three years from the international filing date.
Is utility model protection available in the ARIPO region?
Utility model protection is available.
How much does patent filing in ARIPO countries cost?
The cost is the official fees of the patent office plus professional fees. The standard official fees from WIPO are listed on this page; the calculator works out the exact official fees for your application (pages, claims, applicant type) after a quick email check, and our team sends a full quote on request.
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