Patent Filing in Cabo Verde
File your PCT national phase application in Cabo Verde with the Institute for Quality Management and Intellectual Property (IGQPI), Cabo Verde through AnalystIP, within 30 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 Cabo Verde?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Cabo Verde: key facts
Reinstatement of rights available (Rule 49.6).
Fees may be reduced by up to 90% where the applicant is the inventor and declares that their economic situation prevents payment of the full amount
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Cabo Verde
Filing in several countries? Compare fees with other countries →
Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated November 13, 2025. Amounts in CVE. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patent filing fee | CVE 15,000 | Payable within the Article 22 or 39(1) time limit |
| Utility model filing fee | CVE 13,000 |
Fee reductions: Fees may be reduced by up to 90% where the applicant is the inventor and declares that their economic situation prevents payment of the full amount
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
30 months from the priority date (Articles 22(1) and 39(1)(a))
Also available through ARIPO (31 months).
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as filed and as amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, both as filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER.
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights available (Rule 49.6). Office accepts effect of RO restoration of priority (Rule 49ter.1) and requests (Rule 49ter.2); criteria and any fee: refer to the Office
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is non-resident; any natural or legal person residing in Cabo Verde may act
Special requirements of the office
- Name and address of the inventor if not in the request (Rule 4.17 declaration may satisfy); two months from invitation
- Document evidencing a change of applicant's name after the international filing date not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Declaration of the applicant's entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent (Rule 4.17 declaration may satisfy); two months from invitation
- Evidence of entitlement to claim priority if the applicant is not the applicant of the earlier application (Rule 4.17 declaration may satisfy); two months from invitation
- Appointment of an agent for non-residents; two months from invitation
- Power of attorney if an agent is appointed; two months from invitation
- Nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing in electronic form, where applicable
Other information
- ARIPO protection (AP) also available
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- National phase procedure section: information not yet available
- Special provisions apply to the deposit of microorganisms and other biological material
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated November 13, 2025.
Patent filing in Cabo Verde: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Cabo Verde?
30 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Cabo Verde after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights available (Rule 49.6). Office accepts effect of RO restoration of priority (Rule 49ter.1) and requests (Rule 49ter.2); criteria and any fee: refer to the Office
In which language must the application be filed in Cabo Verde?
English or Portuguese. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, both as filed and as amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract; if amended, both as filed and as amended by the annexes to the IPER.
Do I need a local patent attorney in Cabo Verde?
Required if the applicant is non-resident; any natural or legal person residing in Cabo Verde may act
Are there official fee reductions in Cabo Verde?
Fees may be reduced by up to 90% where the applicant is the inventor and declares that their economic situation prevents payment of the full amount
How much does patent filing in Cabo Verde 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.
File in Cabo Verde with AnalystIP
- One point of contact for national phase entry in 150+ countries
- Deadlines, translations, local agents and formalities handled for you
- Every cost set out before you instruct