Paths to protection
Ways to protect your invention
Patents are a way of protecting your inventions. By filing a successful patent you will be awarded a monopoly to exploit your invention for a period of time.
National Patents are the most effective way of defending your invention if you only require protection in a single jurisdiction. If this is not enough for your needs, this country has signed international agreements on patents, which facilitate their internationalization:
ARIPO
Allows for a single patent application to be effective across its designated members states
PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)
The PCT system allows simplified international patent applications which in turn eases national filings.
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Patent Details and Timeframes
Priority claim
Available
Substantive Examination
Unavailable
Body responsible for non-use cancellations
Court
Time until registration
6 months
National Filing Requirements
Application Requirements
- Power of attorney, simply signed.
- Applicant data.
- Copy of priority document (if applicable).
- Certified copy of UK patent.
- Certified copy of the priority document, with a verified English translation.
Renewal Requirements
- Power of attorney, simply signed.
Assignment Requirements
- Deed of Assignment.
- Deed of assignment, simply signed by the assignor and the assignee.
- Power of attorney from the assignee, simply signed.
- Deed of assignment, simply signed, with a verified English translation..
Change of Name Requirements
- Power of attorney, simply signed.
- Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register.
Change of Address Requirements
- Power of attorney, simply signed.
- Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register.
License Requirements
- Power of attorney from the licensee, simply signed.
- License agreement, with verified English translation.
- License Agreement signed by both parties.
Remarks: Swaziland has not yet amended its law to implement the Harare Protocol (ARIPO) and the PCT. Accordingly, although Swaziland is member of ARIPO, the enforceability of patents registered via an ARIPO application designating Swaziland are uncertain. Furthermore, PCT national phase application, or a convention or non-convention application directly in Swaziland are not possible. Patent protection is possible by way of the extension of a granted United Kingdom patent (this extension is automatic) and the re-registration of a granted South African patent.
PCT Filing
Application Requirements
- International preliminary examination report.
Renewal Requirements
- Power of attorney, simply signed.
Assignment Requirements
- Deed of assignment, or proof of recordal of basic registration in South Africa (if applicable).
Change of Name Requirements
- Certificate of change of name.
Change of Address Requirements
- Power of attorney, simply signed.
License Requirements
- License agreement, with verified English translation.
Remarks: Swaziland currently does not register Patents. The Trade Marks and Patents office only registers extensions in respect of patents already registered in other jurisdictions by filing the proof of registration either in South Africa or United Kingdom through a Patent Agent. There is no telling when the situation will be normalized.
