WIPO - PCT Applicant's Guide AO - Angola
Angolanisches Institut für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz

    Applicable as from 4. Dezember 2025
    (published on 5. Dezember 2025)

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    [MT] Nützliche Informationen zu den Ferienwohnungen

    [MT] Der PCT-Anmelderleitfaden wird fast wöchentlich mit Informationen aktualisiert, die vom Internationalen Büro eingehen.
    In case of question, please contact the Office or the International Bureau: pct.guide@wipo.int.
    [MT] Liste der in diesem Dokument verwendeten Abkürzungen :
    Office: Angolan Institute of Industrial Property
    [MT] Liste der in diesem Dokument verwendeten Währungen :
    AOA (Kwanza)
    [MT] Länder und Büros Information :
    The list of acronyms used for Offices is no longer shown as it has been integrated in the mouseover functionality for each ST.3 code shown in this document.
    Refer to List of WIPO Standards, Recommendations and Guidelines formerly Annex K, List of country names and two-letter codes. It includes a list of short names and two-letter codes accepted for use in indicating States, other entities and intergovernmental organizations and their Offices in documents relating to international applications under the PCT. The list is as set out in WIPO Standard ST.3.
    Also refer to PCT Contracting States formerly Annex A.
    [MT] Büroprofil
    For more technical information about the Office, refer to ePCT Office profile.
    [MT] PCT Vorbehalte, Erklärungen, Notifizierungen und Unvereinbarkeiten
    The Office does not have any reservations, declarations, notifications or incompatibilities.
    Refer to the full list.
    [MT] Büro Geschlossene Termine
    The Office is closed weekly on Saturday and Sunday
    Additional closed dates can be consulted on the Office Closed dates page

    [MT] Internationale Phase

    [MT] Anhang B - Angaben über Vertragsstaaten oder zwischenstaatliche Organisationen

    [MT] Vertragsstaat :
    Angola
    [MT] Zwei-Buchstaben-Code :
    AO
    [MT] Name des Büros:
    Angolanisches Institut für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz
    Ort :
    Largo 17 de Setembro
    Edifício Palácio de Vidro
    n° 7
    4° Andar
    Ala Esquerda
    Caixa Postal 3840
    Luanda-Marginal
    Angola
    [MT] Postanschrift :
    Same as above
    [MT] Telefon :
    (244-222) 04 49 91
    (244-922) 40 49 36
    [MT] E-Mail :
    iapi1992@iapi.gov.ao
    [MT] Website :
    [MT] Fax :
    None
    [MT] Nimmt das Amt die Einreichung von Unterlagen per Telefax oder auf ähnliche Weise an ( Regel 92.4 PCT )?
    Nein
    [MT] Würde das Amt bei Verlust oder Verspätung einen Nachweis über die Versendung eines Schriftstücks akzeptieren, wenn ein anderer Zustelldienst als die Postbehörden in Anspruch genommen wird ( Regel 82.1 PCT )?
    Ja
    [MT] Ist das Amt bereit, Anmeldern die Möglichkeit zu geben, Anmeldungen dem WIPO-Digitalzugangsdienst für Prioritätsdokumente ( DAS ) ( Regel 17.1 b - bis PCT ) zur Verfügung zu stellen?
    More information about WIPO DAS is available at: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/das.
    Nein
    [MT] Zuständiges(e) Anmeldeamt(e) für internationale Anmeldungen, die von Staatsangehörigen oder Einwohnern dieses Staates eingereicht werden:
    Refer to corresponding Annex C.
    IB
    [MT] Beschränkt die nationale Gesetzgebung die Einreichung internationaler Anmeldungen bei ausländischen Ämtern?
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] Zuständige benannte ( oder gewählte ) Stelle (n ) für diesen Staat :
    Refer to corresponding National Phase.
    AO
    [MT] Arten des Schutzes, die über das PCT angeboten werden:
    Certificates of addition,
    Patents,
    Utility models
    [MT] Vom Amt akzeptierte Zahlungsarten :
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] Verfügbarkeit nach nationalem Recht für eine internationale Typrecherche ( Artikel 15 PCT) :
    None
    [MT] Vorläufiger Schutz nach internationaler Veröffentlichung :
    None
    [MT] Informationen von Interesse, wenn dieser Vertragsstaat benannt ( oder gewählt ) wird
    [MT] Zeitpunkt, zu dem Name und Anschrift des Erfinders anzugeben sind:
    Must be in the request. If the data concerning the inventor are missing at the expiration of the time limit under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within a time limit fixed in the invitation.
    [MT] Gibt es besondere Bestimmungen für die Ablage von Mikroorganismen und anderem biologischem Material?
    Nein

    [MT] Anhang C - Annahmestelle

    [MT] Das Amt fungiert nicht als Empfangsamt
    This Office has delegated its RO functions to RO/IB. Refer to Annex C(IB) for more information.

    [MT] Nationale Phase

    [MT] Zusammenfassung der Anforderungen für den Eintritt in die nationale Phase

    [MT] Fristen für den Eintritt in die nationale Phase :
    Under PCT Article 22(1): 30 months from the priority date
    Under PCT Article 39(1)(a): 30 months from the priority date
    [MT] Erlaubt das Amt die Wiedereinsetzung in den vorigen Stand ( PCT-Regel 49.6 )?
    Ja
    [MT] Erforderliche Übersetzung der internationalen Anmeldung in ( eine der ) folgenden Sprachen :
    Must be furnished within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    Portuguese
    [MT] Erforderliche Inhalte der Übersetzung für den Eintritt in die nationale Phase :
    Must be furnished within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    Under PCT Article 22: Description, claims (if amended, as amended only), any text matter of drawings, abstract
    Under PCT Article 39(1): Description, claims, any text matter of drawings, abstract (if any of those parts has been amended, only as amended by the annexes to the international preliminary examination report)
    [MT] Ist unter besonderen Umständen eine Abschrift der internationalen Anmeldung erforderlich?
    Nein
    [MT] Nimmt das Amt nach seinem nationalen Recht Farbzeichnungen an?
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] Nationale Gebühren :
    Must be paid within 21 days from the expiration of the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    [MT] Patente
    [MT] Anmeldegebühr und Veröffentlichungsgebühr bis zu 15 Ansprüchen
    27,722 AOA
    [MT] Für jeden Anspruch über 15
    plus 792 AOA
    [MT] Gebrauchsmuster
    [MT] Anmeldegebühr und Veröffentlichungsgebühr bis zu 15 Ansprüchen
    13,464 AOA
    [MT] Für jeden Anspruch über 15
    plus 792 AOA
    [MT] Befreiungen, Ermäßigungen oder Rückerstattungen von Gebühren :
    None
    [MT] Besondere Anforderungen des Amtes ( Regel 51 bis PCT ) :
    Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Angola
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within a time limit fixed in the invitation.
    An instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney) is required
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within a time limit fixed in the invitation.
    Name and address of the inventor if they have not been furnished in the “Request” part of the international application
    This requirement may be satisfied if the corresponding declaration has been made in accordance with PCT Rule 4.17.
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within two months from the date of the invitation.
    Statement or notice as to the applicant’s entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent
    This requirement may be satisfied if the corresponding declaration has been made in accordance with PCT Rule 4.17.
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within two months from the date of the invitation.
    Two copies of translation of international application should be furnished
    Document evidencing a change of name or person of the applicant if the change occurred after the international filing date and has not been reflected in a notification from the International Bureau (Form PCT/IB/306)
    If not already complied with within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1), the Office will invite the applicant to comply with the requirement within two months from the date of the invitation.
    Furnishing, where applicable, of a nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence listing in electronic form
    [MT] Wer kann als Agent agieren?
    Any attorney or lawyer authorized to represent applicants before the national Office in Angola
    [MT] Akzeptiert das Amt die Wirkung der Wiederherstellung des Prioritätsrechts durch das Anmeldeamt ( Regel 49ter.1 PCT )?
    Ja
    [MT] Nimmt das Amt Anträge auf Wiederherstellung des Prioritätsrechts ( Regel 49ter.2 PCT ) entgegen?
    Yes, please refer to the Office for the applicable criteria and/or any fee payable for such requests

    The procedure in the national Phase

    [MT] AO.01 ÜBERSETZUNG ( KORREKTUR )
    Errors in the translation of the international application can be corrected with reference to the text of the international application as filed (refer to National Phase, paragraphs NP 6.002 and NP 6.003).
    [MT] AO.02 GEBÜHREN ( ZAHLUNGSMETHODE )
    The manner of payment of the fees indicated in the Summary and this Chapter is outlined in Annex AO.I.
    [MT] AO.03 Prüfung
    The Office will examine or arrange the examination of patent applications as to substance. A request for examination must be filed within three years from the international filing date. The request is subject to the payment of a fee which is indicated in Annex AO.I.
    [MT] AO.04 Vollmacht
    An agent must be appointed by filing a power of attorney if the applicant is not a resident in Angola. If the power of attorney is not filed at the time of entry into the national phase, it may be filed within two months from the expiration of that time limit.
    [MT] AO.05 ÄNDERUNG DES ANTRAGS; FRIST
    PCT Artikel 28,
    PCT Artikel 41

    The applicant may amend or correct the claims, description and drawings in the international application provided that the scope of the subject matter of the application is not broadened thereby. The applicant may file voluntary amendments during the processing of the international application and after grant. Such amendments are subject to the payment of a fee as indicated in Annex AO.I.
    AO.06
    Where, after taking due account of the international search and international preliminary examination reports, the Office concludes that the application does not comply with the criteria for patentability, it will notify the applicant accordingly and invite him to submit his observations and, where needed, amendments to the application together with a request that the matter be reconsidered. The Office will allow not less than two and not more than six months for the submission of the observations and amendments.
    [MT] AO.07 JÄHRLICHE GEBÜHREN
    Annual fees are due on the eve of each anniversary of the international filing date. The Office will issue a reminder to the applicant concerning payment of the annual fee at least one month prior to the date on which the annual fee is due. Subject to the payment of a surcharge (for the amount, refer to Annex AO.I), annual fees may be paid up to six months after the date. Any annual fee which falls due during the international phase need not be paid until the expiration of the applicable time limit for the entry into the national phase.
    [MT] AO.08 BEGRÜNDE FÜR VERZÖGERUNGEN DER ZEITLIMIT FÜR DIE SITZUNG
    PCT Artikel 24(2),
    PCT Artikel 48(2),
    PCT Regel 82bis

    Reference is made to paragraphs NP 6.022 to NP 6.027 of the National Phase. At the Director General’s discretion, the applicant may be given an extension of any time limit prescribed by the Regulations and the Administrative Instructions. Such extension may be granted even if the time limit has already expired.
    [MT] AO.09 Gebrauchsmuster
    PCT Regel 49bis.1,
    PCT Regel 49bis.1(a),
    PCT Regel 49bis.1(b),
    PCT Regel 76.5

    If the applicant wishes to obtain a utility model registration in Angola on the basis of an international application
    (i) instead of a patent, or
    (ii) in addition to a patent,
    the applicant, when performing the acts referred to in Article 22 or 39, shall so indicate to the Office.
    AO.10
    If the international application is for a utility model instead of a patent, the requirements are basically the same as for patents. The time limit applicable for entry into the national phase is 31 months under PCT Article 22 or 39(1) and the term of protection of utility models is 15 years from the international filing date.
    AO.11
    If the international application is for both a utility model and a patent, the applicant must, within the time limit applicable for entry into the national phase, comply with the following requirements:
    (i) pay two filing fees for both the patent and the utility model within 21 days from entry into the national phase;
    (ii) where the international application was not filed in Portuguese, furnish a translation into Portuguese in two copies, including the description and at least one claim.
    AO.12 CONVERSION
    An international application for a patent may be converted into a utility model application and vice versa. Conversion from a patent application into a utility model application must be undertaken within 60 days from date of entry into the national phase. The applicant can still apply to the Director General of IAPI if the 60 days time limit has expired for the conversion as long as the patent application has not yet been examined as to substance.

    Annexes

    Annex AO.I - Fees
    Patents
    National fee, comprising:
    — Filing fee and publication fee up to 15 claims
    27,722 AOA
    — For each claim over 15
    plus 792 AOA
    Examination fee
    27,280 AOA
    Fee for registration of assignments, transmissions, amendments, etc
    10,032 AOA
    Annual fees (payable on each anniversary of the international filing date):
    — for the 1st anniversary
    3,784 AOA
    — for the 2nd anniversary
    4,050 AOA
    — for the 3rd anniversary
    4,400 AOA
    — for the 4th anniversary
    5,016 AOA
    — for the 5th anniversary
    5,368 AOA
    — for the 6th anniversary
    5,632 AOA
    — for the 7th anniversary
    6,248 AOA
    — for the 8th anniversary
    6,600 AOA
    — for the 9th anniversary
    6,952 AOA
    — for the 10th anniversary
    7,568 AOA
    — for the 11th anniversary
    7,832 AOA
    — for the 12th anniversary
    8,184 AOA
    — for the 13th anniversary
    8,448 AOA
    — for the 14th anniversary
    9,064 AOA
    — for the 15th anniversary
    9,680 AOA
    Surcharge for late payment of annual fees within six month
    +50% of the fee
    Surcharge for late payment of annual fees after six month
    + three times the fee
    Utility models
    National fee, comprising:
    — Filing fee and publication fee up to 15 claims
    13,464 AOA
    — For each claim over 15
    plus 792 AOA
    Examination fee
    17,336 AOA
    Fee for registration of assignments, transmissions, amendments, etc
    10,032 AOA
    Annual fees (payable on each anniversary of the international filing date):
    — from the 1st to the 5th anniversary
    per year 2,816 AOA
    — from the 6th to the 10th anniversary
    per year 3,520 AOA
    — from the 11th to the 15th anniversary
    per year 4,136 AOA
    How can payment of fees be effected?
    The payment of fees to IAPI must be effected in Kwanza. All payments must give the application number (national if already known; international if the national number is not yet known). Payment of fees may be made by bank check.
    Forms
    Please refer to the Office.
    Current version applicable from 4. Dezember 2025 , printed on 14. Februar 2026
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