Western Samoa

Independent member within the Commonwealth.

Own laws

Yes

Extension

Patents: If you apply for a patent based on an existing United Kingdom (UK) patent, within 2 years of UK date of issue, registration will normally be granted, the patent will expire with UK patent.

EP(UK): If you apply for a patent based on an existing EP(UK) patent, within 2 years of EP(UK) date of issue registration would normally be granted, the patent will expire with EP(UK) patent.

Trade marks: In addition to local registration, you may also apply for a registration based on a UK trade mark. Applications can be at any time during the life of the UK trade mark and will expire with UK trade mark.

Designs: Independent registration only.

Administration

Industrial Property
Justice Department
Patents, Trade Marks and Companies Section
Registrar of Patents, Trade Marks and Industrial Designs
P.O. Box 49
Apia

Tel: (685) 22 671/2/3/4
Fax: (685) 21 050