An enforceable right arises only once a design has been formally registered....
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Nice Classification
The Nice Classification, established by the Nice Agreement, is an...
ARIPO
ARIPO (African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation) is an...
ARIPO Patents
ARIPO Patents & DesignsThe relevant protocol on patents and designs for...
International Trade Mark Search
International Trade mark Search websites for Europe, U.S, Australia, ARIPO,...
ARIPO Trade Marks
The relevant protocol on trade marks for ARIPO is the Banjul Protocol. The...
How long does a Design Application take?
A Design application usually takes about 8 months from the date of filing the...