• Language : Swahili, English
  • Currency : Kenyan shilling
  • International Country Code: KE

Kenya

PCT National Phase Convention Application
Timelines
  • Timeline for Filing

  • Extension to Timelines

  • 30 Months (from Earliest Priority Date)

  • No Extension Allowed

  • 12 Months (from Earliest Priority Date)

  • No Extension Allowed
Language
  • Filing Language

  • Extension for Filing Translation

  • English

  • No extension

  • English

  • No extension
Priority Document
  • Certified Copy

  • Deadline for Priority Document

  • Yes

  • Three months from filing date

  • Yes

  • Three Months from Date of filing
Power of Attorney
  • POA Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • Yes

  • Signed Copy

  • Three months from filing date

  • Yes

  • Signed copy

  • Three months from filing date
Assignment
  • Assignment Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • Yes

  • Simple Statement

  • N/A

  • Yes

  • Simple Statement

  • N/A
Request for Examination
  • RFE Filing Required

  • Deadline for Request

  • Substantive Examination

  • Three years from filing date

  • Substantive Examination

  • Three years from filing date
Trademark
Class
  • Multiple Class

  • Multiple Class Allowed
Language
  • Filing Language

  • English
Priority Document
  • Certified Copy

  • Deadline for Priority Document

  • Yes

  • At time of filing
Power of Attorney
  • POA Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • Yes

  • Simple Signed

  • At time of filing
Use Requirement
  • Intent to Use

  • Claimed Use

  • Yes

  • Affidavit and Supporting documents showing use in Kenya.
Registration
  • Smooth Registration Timeline

  • Certificate Type

  • 12-16 Months

  • e-Certificates in PDF format
Design Requirements
Application
  • Multiple Design

  • Class



  • Yes

  • Small Class
Language
  • Filing Language

  • Extension for Filing Translation

  • English

  • No Extension
Priority Document
  • Certified Copy

  • Deadline for Priority Document

  • Yes

  • Within 3 months from filing date
Power of Attorney
  • POA Required

  • Type

  • Deadline for Submission

  • Yes

  • Copy of signed POA is sufficient

  • Within three months of filing date
Drawings
  • Line Drawings

  • Actual Photographs

  • Not Mandatory

  • Black and white Photographs
Request for Examination
  • RFE Filing Required

  • Substantive Examination

  • No

  • No

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