CAPE VERDE
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Not a member of PCT or Paris convention, only member of WTO/TRIPS, patent and design protection only available by national filing
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- CAPE VERDE
- ARIPO
- OAPI
Cape Verde is not a member to the Paris Convention or the PCT.
Patents of invention.
Absolute novelty.
No grace period is applicable.
Both formal and substantive examination is conducted.
A patent has a duration of 20 years from the date of filing.
There are no working requirements.