Ethiopia
Supported patent filings

Direct Filing
Deadline: 12 months
Power of Attorney: Yes*
Assignments: Yes**
Language: English
Translation Extension: No
Excess Claims Fee: No
Examination Request: Optional at filing or deferred
Country Notes:

* Notarized and legalized at an Ethiopian consulate. This can be filed within one month of filing the application.


** Notarized and legalized at an Ethiopian consulate.


• Priority Document: Certified copy of the Priority Document and its English translation (in case of non-English language) are required to be filed within 3 months of filing of the application.

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