Democratic Republic of the Congo 

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.

Additional Information

Discuss your Intellectual Property Protection strategy with us

If you need to protect your Intellectual Property abroad, through our Global Network of offices and associates, we can make your Intellectual Property assets expand to every nation you desire, ensuring full legal protection of your rights.

If you have further questions, we would be delighted to schedule a conference call and answer any questions you may have.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

Patent Details and Timeframes

Priority claim

Available

Substantive Examination

Unavailable

Body responsible for non-use cancellations

Court

Time until registration

Special Case

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Opposition Period

Special Case

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Use Requirement Period

3 years

Requirements

  •  Power of attorney, simply signed.
  •  Applicant data.
  •  Copy of priority document (if applicable).
  •  Patent title, abstract, description, claims and drawings.
  •  Power of attorney, simply signed.
  •  Power of attorney, simply signed.
  •  Deed of assignment, legalized.
  •  Power of attorney, simply signed.
  •  Certificate of change of name, notarized.
  •  Certificate of change of name, with verified French translation.
  •  Power of attorney, simply signed.
  •  Certificate of change of address, notarized.
  •  Certificate of change of name, with verified French translation.
  •  Power of attorney, simply signed.
  •  License Agreement signed by both parties.

Local Presence

Our office - Democratic Republic of the Congo

66, Croisement des Avenues Kitona et Colonel Ebeya, Kinshasa, Gombe


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