Antigua and Barbuda is located in the northern part of the Lesser Antilles Islands in the Caribbean Sea. It is a member of the Commonwealth. The majority are of black African descent, and most residents are Christian. The capital is St. John's, with an area of 442.6 square kilometers, and the country is divided into three islands, Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda. The legal tender is the Eastern Caribbean dollar. The term of protection of an Antigua and Barbuda invention patent is 20 years from the date of filing; The term of protection of a utility model patent shall be 7 years from the date of filing; The term of protection of a design patent shall be 5 years from the filing date and may be renewed twice for 5 years each time. Patent applications in Antigua and Barbuda are processed in English. The specific patent annual fee is as follows: