The invention certificate is a title deed issued to protect an invention. Invention is an idea that allows in practice the solution of a particular problem in the field of technique. May be the subject of an invention patent, the new invention, involving inventive activity and likely to industrial application.
Protection procedure
To protect your invention, you must follow the related procedure by first sending a request for an invention certificate directly to the OAPI (Yaounde) or to one of its National Liaison Structures (SNL) present in each of the 17 member states. You can also do it via an agent Any patent application must be accompanied by proof of payment of the due tax . Before any request, it is recommended to carry out documentary research on the state of the technique . OAPI also offers you the possibility of protecting your invention abroad .
