Rwanda Patents

Rwanda Patents Patent & Design Protection Rwanda Patents have a duration of 20 years from date of filing. Rwanda is a member of PCT and the Paris Convention. PCT National Phase entries provide a unified procedure for filing patent applications to protect...

Reunion Patents

Réunion Patents Patent & Design Protection There is no independent Industrial Property legislation in Réunion Island as it is part of France. French trade marks, patents and designs automatically extend to this territory. Requirements to obtain a patent in France:...

Nigeria Patents

Nigeria Patents Patent & Design Protection Nigeria patents havea duration of 20 years from date of filing. Nigeria is a member of PCT and the Paris Convention (International treaty for the protection of Industrial Property). PCT National Phase entries provide a...

Niger Patents

Niger Patents OAPI Niger Patents may only be filed through the OAPI union where a single application covers all member states. It is not possible to obtain national registration in Niger but penalties for infringements are the responsibility of Niger courts. Niger...

Namibia Patents

Namibia Patents Patent & Design Protection Namibia Patents have a duration of 20 years from date of filing. Namibia is a member of PCT and the Paris Convention. PCT National Phase entries provide a unified procedure for filing patent applications to protect...

Mozambique Patents

Mozambique Patents Patent & Design Protection Mozambique Patents have a duration of 20 years from date of filing. Mozambique is a member of PCT and the Paris Convention. PCT National Phase entries provide a unified procedure for filing patent applications to...

Morocco Patents

Morocco Patents Patent & Design Protection Morocco patents have a duration of 20 years from date of filing and annual renewal fees are payable from the third anniversary of the filing date (due after grant). Morocco is a member of PCT and the Paris...

Mauritius Patents

Mauritius Patents Patent & Design Protection Mauritius patents have a duration of 20 years from date of filing. Annual renewal fees are payable from the third anniversary of the filing date. Mauritius is a member of the Paris Convention (International treaty for...

Mauritania Patents

Mauritania Patents OAPI Mauritania Patents may only be filed through the OAPI union where a single application covers all member states. It is not possible to obtain national registration in Mauritania but penalties for infringements are the responsibility...