WIPO - PCT Applicant's Guide WS - Samoa
Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Trabajo (MCIL)(Samoa)

    En vigor desde 1 de enero de 2026
    (publicado en 13 de noviembre de 2025)

    Resumen de los últimos cambios en esta versión
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    [MT] Información útil sobre el hotel

    [MT] La Guía del solicitante del PCT se actualiza casi semanalmente con la información recibida por la Oficina Internacional.
    In case of question, please contact the Office or the International Bureau: pct.guide@wipo.int.
    [MT] Lista de abreviaturas utilizadas en el presente documento:
    Office: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL) (Samoa)
    IPA: Intellectual Property Act, 2011 (Act No. 9 of 2011)
    IPR: Intellectual Property Regulations, 2015
    [MT] Lista de monedas utilizadas en este documento:
    SAT (Samoan Tala), USD (dólar de los EE.UU.)
    [MT] Países y oficinas de información:
    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] Perfil de oficina
    For more technical information about the Office, refer to ePCT Office profile.
    [MT] Reservas, declaraciones, notificaciones e incompatibilidades del PCT
    The Office does not have any reservations, declarations, notifications or incompatibilities.
    Refer to the full list.
    [MT] Fechas cerradas
    The Office is closed weekly on Saturday and Sunday
    Additional closed dates can be consulted on the Office Closed dates page

    [MT] Fase internacional

    [MT] Anexo B - Información sobre los Estados Contratantes o las Organizaciones Intergubernamentales

    [MT] Estado Contratante:
    Samoa
    [MT] Código de dos letras:
    WS
    [MT] Nombre de la oficina:
    Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Trabajo (MCIL)(Samoa)
    [MT] Ubicación:
    ACC House
    Levels 3 & 4
    Apia
    Samoa
    [MT] Dirección postal:
    P.O. Box 862
    Apia
    Samoa
    [MT] Teléfono:
    (685) 204 41
    [MT] Correo electrónico:
    ipros@mcil.gov.ws
    mpal@mcil.gov.ws
    [MT] Sitio web:
    [MT] Fax:
    (685) 204 43
    [MT] ¿ Acepta la Oficina la presentación de documentos por fax o por medios similares ( Regla 92.4 del PCT )?
    No
    [MT] ¿Envía la Oficina notificaciones por correo electrónico en relación con las solicitudes internacionales?
    Sí
    [MT] ¿ Aceptaría la Oficina pruebas de envío de un documento, en caso de pérdida o retraso, cuando se utilice un servicio de entrega distinto de las autoridades postales ( Regla 82.1 del PCT )?
    No
    [MT] ¿ Está la Oficina dispuesta a permitir que los solicitantes pongan sus solicitudes a disposición del Servicio de Acceso Digital de la OMPI para Documentos de Prioridad ( DAS ) ( Regla 17.1 b bis ) del PCT )?
    More information about WIPO DAS is available at: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/das.
    No
    [MT] Oficina (s) receptora (s) competente (s) para las solicitudes internacionales presentadas por nacionales o residentes de este Estado:
    IB,
    WS
    [MT] ¿Restringe la legislación nacional la presentación de solicitudes internacionales en Oficinas extranjeras?
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] Oficina (s) competente (s) designada (s) (o elegida (s)) para este Estado:
    Refer to corresponding National Phase.
    WS
    [MT] Tipos de protección disponibles a través del PCT:
    Innovation patents,
    Patents
    [MT] Disponibilidad en virtud de la legislación nacional para una búsqueda internacional de tipo (artículo 15 del PCT):
    None
    [MT] Protección provisional después de la publicación internacional:
    None
    [MT] Información de interés si este Estado Contratante es designado ( o elegido )
    [MT] Fecha en que se deben indicar el nombre y la dirección del inventor:
    May be in the request or may be furnished later. 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 of three months from the date of receipt of the invitation.
    [MT] ¿Existen disposiciones especiales relativas al depósito de microorganismos y otros materiales biológicos?
    No

    [MT] Anexo C - Oficina receptora

    [MT] Oficina de recepción competente para los nacionales y residentes de:
    Samoa
    [MT] Idioma en que podrán presentarse las solicitudes internacionales:
    English
    [MT] Idioma aceptado para el texto libre dependiente del idioma en la lista de secuencias:
    The Office has not specifically notified the International Bureau of the language that it accepts under PCT Rule 12.1(d).
    Same as above
    [MT] Idioma en que puede presentarse la solicitud:
    English
    Number of copies required by the receiving Office if the international application is filed on paper:
    1
    [MT] ¿Acepta la Oficina receptora la presentación de solicitudes internacionales en forma electrónica?
    Where the international application is filed in electronic form in accordance with and to the extent provided for in Part 7 and Annex F of the Administrative Instructions, the total amount of the international filing fee is reduced (refer to “Fees payable to the RO”).
    Where the international application contains a sequence listing as a separate part of the description, this must be furnished in accordance with Annex C of the Administrative Instructions, that is, in compliance with WIPO Standard ST.26 XML format; no fees are due for sequence listings filed in this format. If the receiving Office does not accept international applications in electronic form in such format, the international application will be transmitted to the International Bureau as receiving Office (PCT Rule 19.4(a)(ii-bis)).
    For the relevant notification by the Office, refer to Official Notices (PCT Gazette) dated 14 October 2021, pages 168 et seq.
    Yes, the Office accepts electronic filing via ePCT-Filing
    [MT] ¿ La Oficina receptora acepta peticiones de restablecimiento del derecho de prioridad ( Regla 26bis.3 del PCT )?
    Yes, the Office applies the “due care” criterion to such requests
    [MT] Autoridad competente encargada de la búsqueda internacional:
    EP,
    PH
    [MT] Autoridad competente para el examen preliminar internacional:
    EP
    The Office is competent only if the international search is or has been carried out by that Office.
    PH
    Fees payable to the RO:
    [MT] Tarifa de transmisión:
    200 SAT
    [MT] Tasa de presentación internacional:
    This fee is reduced by 90% if certain conditions apply (refer to Annex C(IB)).
    1,667 USD
    [MT] Tarifa por hoja superior a 30:
    19 USD
    [MT] Reducciones (en la partida 4 de la Lista de tasas):
    [MT] Presentación electrónica ( la solicitud en formato codificado por caracteres ) :
    251 USD
    [MT] Presentación electrónica ( solicitud, descripción, reivindicaciones y resumen en formato codificado por caracteres ) :
    376 USD
    [MT] Tasa de búsqueda:
    Refer to
    Annex D(EP)
    Annex D(PH)
    [MT] Tasa por documento de prioridad ( Regla 17.1 b) del PCT):
    100 SAT
    [MT] Tasa por solicitar el restablecimiento del derecho de prioridad ( Regla 26bis.3 d) del PCT):
    200 SAT
    [MT] ¿Es necesario un agente para la Oficina receptora?
    No, if the applicant resides in Samoa
    Yes, if the applicant is a non-resident
    [MT] ¿ Quién puede actuar como agente?
    Any attorney or lawyer registered in Samoa
    [MT] Renuncia al poder:
    [MT] ¿Ha renunciado la Oficina al requisito de presentar un poder por separado?
    Refer to the Office
    [MT] ¿Ha renunciado la Oficina al requisito de que se presente una copia de un poder general?
    Refer to the Office

    [MT] Fase nacional

    [MT] Resumen de los requisitos para entrar en la fase nacional

    [MT] Plazos aplicables para la entrada en la fase nacional:
    Under PCT Article 22(3): 31 months from the priority date
    Under PCT Article 39(1)(b): 31 months from the priority date
    [MT] Traducción de la solicitud internacional requerida a ( uno de ) los siguientes idiomas :
    Must be furnished within the time limit applicable under PCT Article 22 or 39(1).
    English
    [MT] Contenidos requeridos de la traducción para entrar en la fase nacional:
    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, together with any statement under PCT Article 19), 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, both as originally filed and as amended by the annexes to the international preliminary examination report)
    Where the applicant furnishes a translation of the international application only as amended or only as originally filed, the Office will invite the applicant to furnish the missing translation.
    [MT] ¿Se requiere una copia de la solicitud internacional en circunstancias particulares?
    No, a copy is required only if the Office has not received a copy of the international application from the International Bureau under PCT Article 20. This may be the case where the applicant expressly requests an earlier start of the national phase under PCT Article 23(2) or 40(2).
    [MT] Tasas nacionales:
    [MT] Patentes
    [MT] Cuota de presentación
    500 SAT
    [MT] Patentes innovadoras
    [MT] Cuota de presentación
    350 SAT
    [MT] Exenciones, reducciones o reembolsos de tasas :
    None
    [MT] Requisitos especiales de la Oficina ( Regla 51 bis del PCT) :
    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 a time limit of three months from the date of the invitation. The Office will charge a fee in the amount of 100 SAT for compliance with that requirement in response to the invitation.
    Nationality of the applicant if it has not been furnished in the “Request” part of the international application
    Document evidencing a change of name of the applicant if the change occurred after the international filing date
    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 of three months from the date of the invitation. The Office will charge a fee in the amount of 100 SAT for compliance with that requirement in response to the invitation.
    Declaration 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 a time limit of three months from the date of the invitation. The Office will charge a fee in the amount of 100 SAT for compliance with that requirement in response to the invitation.
    Declaration as to the applicant’s entitlement to claim priority of the earlier 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 a time limit of three months from the date of the invitation. The Office will charge a fee in the amount of 100 SAT for compliance with that requirement in response to the invitation.
    Appointment of an agent if the applicant is not resident in Samoa
    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.
    Instrument appointing the agent (authorization or power of attorney)
    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.
    [MT] ¿ Quién puede actuar como agente?
    Any attorney or lawyer registered in Samoa
    [MT] ¿ Acepta la Oficina solicitudes de restablecimiento del derecho de prioridad ( Regla 49ter.2 del PCT )?
    Yes, the Office applies the “due care” criterion to such requests

    [MT] El procedimiento en la fase nacional

    [MT] WS.01 LENGUA DE LAS PROCEDIMIENTOS
    Regla 51bis.d).ii) del PCT,
    IPR 68

    The language of proceedings is English. Where the international application was not filed in English, the applicant shall furnish a verified translation into English.
    [MT] WS.02 TRADUCCIÓN ( CORRECCIÓN )
    Regla 51bis.1.e) del PCT
    Errors in the translation of the international application can be corrected with reference to the text of the international application as originally filed (refer to National Phase, paragraphs NP 6.002 and NP 6.003).
    [MT] WS.03 SOLICITUDES DIVISIONALES
    IPA 8(4),
    IPA 8(6),
    IPR 14(2)

    An applicant may divide an application at any time during the examination process. The divisional application will benefit from the same filing date and any applicable priority date as the international application which entered the national phase. The amount of the fee for a divisional application is indicated in Annex WS.I.
    [MT] WS.04 TASAS (FORMA DE PAGO)
    The manner of payment of the fees indicated in the Summary and in this Chapter is outlined in Annex WS.I.
    [MT] WS.05 TARIFAS DE MANTENIMIENTO
    IPA 13(2),
    IPA 13(3)

    Maintenance fees are payable in advance every five years, starting with the fifth year following the international filing date. If the maintenance fees are not paid, the patent shall lapse. The amounts of the maintenance fees are indicated in Annex WS.I.
    [MT] WS.06 REPRESENTACIÓN
    IPR 15,
    IPR 16

    If the applicant has neither a residence nor a principal place of business in Samoa, he shall be represented by an attorney or lawyer registered in Samoa. The agent must be appointed by filing the approved form, signed by the applicant.
    [MT] WS.07 MATERIAL BIOLÓGICO / CONOCIMIENTOS TRADICIONALES
    IPA 7(3)(g),
    IPA 7(10),
    IPA 7(11)

    If an invention in which protection is sought is based on knowledge available within any local or indigenous community whether from Samoa or elsewhere, the applicant must provide a statement to such extent and may be required by the Registrar to provide evidence as to the applicant’s title or authority to make use of such material or knowledge. A statement disclosing the source and geographical origin of any biological material used for the invention is required.
    [MT] WS.08 EXCUSACIÓN DE DEMORA EN LOS LÍMITES DE TIEMPO DE LAS REUNIONES
    Artículo 24.2) del PCT,
    Artículo 48.2) del PCT,
    Regla 82bis del PCT

    Reference is made to paragraphs NP 6.022 to NP 6.027 of the National Phase.
    [MT] WS.09 EXAMEN CON ARREGLO AL ARTÍCULO 25 DEL PCT
    The applicable procedure is outlined in paragraphs NP 6.018 to NP 6.021 of the National Phase.
    [MT] WS.10 REESTABLECIMIENTO DE LOS DERECHOS
    Regla 49.6 del PCT,
    IPA 130

    Reinstatement of rights may be requested where the applicant, in spite of due care required by the circumstances having been taken, failed to perform the acts referred to in Article 22 within the applicable time limit. A request for reinstatement must be presented within twelve months from the date of expiration of the applicable time limit. The fee for reinstatement of rights is indicated in Annex WS.I.
    [MT] WS.11 CONVERSION
    IPA 30
    An international application for a patent may be converted into an application for an innovation patent, and vice versa. Conversion may be requested at any time up to the grant or refusal of the patent. The conversion is subject to the payment of a fee indicated in Annex WS.I.

    [MT] Anexos 10

    [MT] Anexo WS.I - Tasas
    [MT] Patentes
    [MT] Cuota de solicitud
    500 SAT
    [MT] Tarifa de búsqueda
    30 SAT
    [MT] Cuota de mantenimiento
    400 SAT
    [MT] Solicitud de tasa de modificación
    150 SAT
    [MT] Tarifa de conversión
    100 SAT
    [MT] Patentes innovadoras
    [MT] Cuota de solicitud
    350 SAT
    [MT] ¿Cómo se puede efectuar el pago de las tasas?
    The payment of fees should be effected in Samoan tala. All payments must indicate the application number (national, if already known; international, if the national number is not yet known), the name of the applicant and the category of fee being paid.
    [MT] Formularios
    Please refer to the Office.
    Versión actual en vigor desde 1 de enero de 2026 , impresa en 12 de febrero de 2026
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