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Description

Patents in Angola are obtained by filing with the Angolan Institute of Industrial Property. The system requires the invention to meet novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability standards.

• The standard term of protection is 15 years from the filing date, subject to annual fees.
• A detailed specification, claims, and supporting documents must be provided.
• Substantive examination is undertaken to ensure compliance with local patentability requirements.

Upon grant, the patent owner holds exclusive rights within Angola, subject to local enforcement provisions.

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