Zambia - Apply for a Non-Convention Patent

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a Non-Convention Patent in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA). Please tap on the following link to view contact details link.
2. Make sure to have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting any Zambia Development Authority office. Find the form Link here.
4. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
6. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. After the completion and verification of all the required documents, the patent will be registered.
8. Collect the registration certificate from the office in a stipulated Period of Time.

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Required Documents

• Sealed certificate from patent office.
• Proof payment receipts.
• Proof of identification document(s).

Office Locations & Contacts

The Revenue Authority
Pacra House
Haile Selassie Avenue
Long Acres
P.O.Box 32020
Lusaka, Zambia
Toll free number: 5111
Email: [email protected]
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

• Any individual or corporation who wants to register their invention.

Fees

• Application Fee: ZK 200.

Validity

• The patent will be valid according to the Patents Act of Zambia.

Documents to Use

• Find the application form link.

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• The processing time depends on the verification of documents submitted.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office has held birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Patent Name
• Invention details
• Particulars of applicant
• Notice address

Need for the Document

• The patent is necessary to gain rights over the invention by the applicant.

Information which might help

• Patents Act of Zambia link.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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