THE REQUIRMENTS FOR FILLING A DESIGN APPLICATION IN OAPI ARE AS FOLLOWS
- Power of Attorney (simply signed) - can be late filed after notification.
- 3 sets of formal drawings - required on the day of filing.
- Certified priority document with sworn and verified English or French translation, see notes below - can be late filed within 3 months
With respect to item 3 above, the translation of the priority document must be accompanied by a signed declaration of the official translator which also carries a stamp or a seal. In the event that the translator does not have a stamp or a seal, notarized translations have in the past not been accepted by OAPI.
An OAPI application automatically designates all member states.
