Registration Of Patents In Uganda
An invention that is Novel, Inventive and is industrially applicable may be granted using a Patent. The term of protection for patents is 20 years. For the patent to remain in force the patent holder is required to pay annual maintenance fees.
Procedure For Registration Of Patents In Uganda
Checking the patentability of the invention by performing a search.
Drafting of patent application.
Filing the patent application in India.
Publication of patent application.
Examining of patent application.
Grant of patent.
Requirements For Registration Of Patents In Uganda
Power of attorney simply signed.
Specification, claims, and abstract in English language (to be submitted with the application).
Formal drawings, if applicable (required on the day of filing).
Assignment document simply signed.
Steps For Registration Of Patents In Uganda
Step 1: Idea incubation phase.
Step 2: Patentability search (optional step)
Step 3: Patent drafting / Patent writing.
Step 4: Filing a patent application.
Step 5: Publication of application.
Step 6: Examination.
Step 7: Response to objections.
Step 8: Grant of patent / Notice of Allowance.
Types For Registration Of Patents In Uganda
Utility patent. This is what most people think of when they think about a patent.
Provisional patent.
Design patent.
Plant patent.
Documents Required For Registration Of Patents In Uganda
Patent application in Form-1.
Proof of right to file application from the inventor.
Provisional specifications, if complete specifications are not available.
Complete specification in Form-2 within 12 months of filing of provisional specification.
Cost For Registration Of Patents In Uganda
The official patent cost for filing a patent application are UGX 72955.33 for an individual or UGX 182388.32 for a small or UGX 364776.65 large entity. Attorney fees for drafting a provisional patent application can range from UGX 911941.62 to UGX 1595897.83.
Office Location For Registration Of Patents In Uganda
Headquarters Plot 5 George Street, Georgian House.
P.O. Box 6848 Kampala Uganda.
Phone: +256 414 233 219.
Call center +256 417 338 100