Rwanda accedes to the Patent Co-operation Treaty
17/06/2011
The Government of Rwanda deposited its instrument of accession to the PCT on 31 May 2011, becoming the 144th PCT contracting state. The PCT will become effective on 31 August 2011 and any PCT applications filed after that date will automatically include the designation of Rwanda. Rwanda recently introduced a new IP Act but this does not cater for its accession to PCT. Accordingly, the Act will have to be amended to cater for PCT national phase filings in due course.
For further information on patent filing in Rwanda or any other African countries please contact nickyg@adamsadams.co.za
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The firm practises directly in several Southern African countries and through long-established associates in others.
