Patent Filing in Namibia
File your PCT national phase application in Namibia with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) (Namibia) 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 Namibia?
Enter the earliest priority date of your PCT application (or the international filing date if there is no priority).
Patent filing in Namibia: key facts
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted.
None
20 years from the international filing date
Official fees for patent filing in Namibia
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Standard official fees (general)
From the WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, updated 14 March 2025. Amounts in NAD. Your exact fees depend on your application: use the calculator above.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing fee | NAD 12 | |
| Renewal fee for the 3rd to the 6th year | NAD 8 | Per year |
| Renewal fee for the 7th to the 9th year | NAD 12 | Per year |
| Renewal fee for the 10th to the 20th year | NAD 20 | Per year |
Fee reductions: None
National phase entry requirements
Time limit
31 months from the priority date (Articles 22(3) and 39(1)(b)); same for Chapter I and II
Also available through ARIPO (31 months).
Translation
Under Article 22: description, claims (if amended, as filed and as amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (as filed and as amended by the IPER annexes).
Late entry and reinstatement
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted. Office accepts the effect of priority restoration by the receiving Office and requests for restoration (Rule 49ter.2); criteria and fee: refer to the Office.
Agent and power of attorney
Applicant must be represented in all cases; any attorney or lawyer registered in Namibia.
Special requirements of the office
- Representation in all cases, with instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney)
- Translation furnished in one single copy
- Name and address of the inventor, if not in the request (may be satisfied by a Rule 4.17 declaration)
- Evidence of entitlement to file where the applicant is not the inventor (Rule 4.17)
- Evidence of entitlement to claim priority where the applicant is not the applicant of the earlier application (Rule 4.17)
- Document evidencing a change of name or person of the applicant after the international filing date not reflected in Form PCT/IB/306
- Nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing and related tables in electronic form, where applicable
Other information
- ARIPO protection via AP
- Office does not act as receiving Office (RO/AP)
- Colour drawings: refer to the Office
- Filing by fax accepted
Source: WIPO PCT Applicant's Guide, national chapter, updated 14 March 2025.
Patent filing in Namibia: questions
What is the deadline for PCT national phase entry in Namibia?
31 months from the earliest priority date.
Can I enter the national phase in Namibia after the deadline?
Reinstatement of rights (Rule 49.6) permitted. Office accepts the effect of priority restoration by the receiving Office and requests for restoration (Rule 49ter.2); criteria and fee: refer to the Office.
In which language must the application be filed in Namibia?
English. Under Article 22: description, claims (if amended, as filed and as amended), text matter of drawings, abstract. Under Article 39(1): description, claims, text matter of drawings, abstract (as filed and as amended by the IPER annexes).
Do I need a local patent attorney in Namibia?
Applicant must be represented in all cases; any attorney or lawyer registered in Namibia.
Are there official fee reductions in Namibia?
None
How much does patent filing in Namibia 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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