Patent Filing in the Gambia
File your PCT national phase application in the Gambia with the Registrar General's Department, Ministry of Justice (Gambia) 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 the Gambia?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in the Gambia: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in the Gambia
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated March 13, 2025. Amounts in GMD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patents: Filing fee (includes examination, grant and publication) | GMD 5,000 | 400 USD for non-residents of Gambia |
| Utility models: Filing fee | GMD 2,500 | 200 USD for non-residents of Gambia |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
Chapter I (PCT Article 22(1)): 30 months from the priority date; Chapter II (PCT Article 39(1)(b)): 31 months from the priority date
Also available through ARIPO (31 months).
Translation
Article 22: description, claims (if amended, only as amended, together with any statement under Article 19), any text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPRP).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted. Effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (Rule 49ter.1) accepted; requests for restoration (Rule 49ter.2) accepted; refer to the Office for criteria and fee.
Agent and power of attorney
Required if the applicant is not resident in Gambia; power of attorney must be furnished. Any attorney or patent attorney registered in Gambia may act.
Special requirements of the office
- Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Gambia (power of attorney to be furnished); if not complied with, the Office will invite compliance within a time limit fixed in the invitation
Other information
- Copy of the international application: not required
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- Payment methods: refer to the Office; fees payable in Gambian dalasi or US dollars
- Protection available: national patent/utility model (GM) and ARIPO (AP)
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated March 13, 2025.
Patent filing in the Gambia: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in the Gambia?
30 months from the earliest priority date under Chapter I, and 31 months when a demand for international preliminary examination (Chapter II) was filed.
Can I enter the national phase in the Gambia after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (PCT Rule 49.6) permitted. Effect of restoration of the right of priority by the receiving Office (Rule 49ter.1) accepted; requests for restoration (Rule 49ter.2) accepted; refer to the Office for criteria and fee.
In which language must the application be filed in the Gambia?
English. Article 22: description, claims (if amended, only as amended, together with any statement under Article 19), any text matter of drawings, abstract. Article 39(1): description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if amended, only as amended by the annexes to the IPRP).
Do I need a local patent attorney in the Gambia?
Required if the applicant is not resident in Gambia; power of attorney must be furnished. Any attorney or patent attorney registered in Gambia may act.
Are there official fee reductions in the Gambia?
None
How much does patent filing in the Gambia 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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