Seychelles
Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property in Seychelles
Smit & Van Wyk assists with the protection of Intellectual Property in Seychelles, including the filing, prosecution and enforcement of patents, designs, trade marks, copyright and plant breeders’ rights. Our team of Intellectual Property attorneys have the knowledge, experience and resources to give expert legal advice regarding your Intellectual Property portfolio. We can assist with the protection, prosecution and enforcement thereof. It is our mission to provide unparalleled service to our treasured clients by developing dynamic solutions which are tailored to suit individual Intellectual Property needs. The key to achieving this lies with our vibrant people, who are eager to go beyond the call of duty.
Seychelles patents have a duration of 20 years from date of filing. Seychelles is a member of the PCT and the Paris Convention (International treaty for the protection of Industrial Property).
Types of Patents:
- Patents of Invention
- National Phase PCT Application
Methods of medical diagnosis, treatment or surgery are not patentable.
Seychelles trade marks are valid for 7 years from filing date and renewable for further periods of 14 years. Seychelles is a member of the Paris Convention (International treaty for the protection of Industrial Property).
Types of Trade Marks:
- Standard marks
- Certification marks
- Collective marks
- Defensive marks
- Series marks
The most current edition of the Nice Classification of Goods and Services is followed.
Industrial Designs
Seychelles designs are valid for an initial term of 5 years from date of filing, with possible extensions of 2 further terms of 5 years each. Seychelles is a member of the Paris Convention (International treaty for the protection of Industrial Property).
Types of Designs:
- Industrial Designs