Mauritius designs have an initial term of 5 years from date of filing, with possible extensions of 2 further terms of 5 years each. Types of Designs: Industrial Designs Design Duration / Renewals: The design has an initial term of 5 years from date of filing, with possible extensions of 2 further...

Intellectual Property in MauritiusSmit & Van Wyk assists with the protection of Intellectual Property in Mauritius, including the filing, prosecution and enforcement of patents, designs, trade marks, copyright and plant breeders’ rights. Our team of Intellectual Property attorneys have the...

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 the protection of Industrial Property). Mauritius patents have a requirement of...

Mauritius trademarks are valid for 10 years from the filing date and renewable for periods of 10 years each upon payment of the renewal fee. Mauritius trademarks recognise the Nice Classification of goods and services, and allows for multi-class filing.  Mauritius is a member of the Madrid...