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Louise Audhlam-Gardiner 04/06/2025 Louise Audhlam-Gardiner 04/06/2025

Mauritius accedes to ARIPO Harare Protocol: Implications for Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs

Effective 27 August 2025, the Republic of Mauritius will become the 21st contracting state to the ARIPO Harare Protocol, so enabling applicants to designate Mauritius in regional applications for patents, utility models, and industrial designs. This development streamlines IP protection in Mauritius, as well as allowing Mauritian residents to file directly with ARIPO.

Lysaght Team 06/02/2023 Lysaght Team 06/02/2023

Mauritius – Accession to Hague Convention & Madrid System

Mauritius has joined the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs, becoming the 95th member state. The Hague System will enter into force in Mauritius on 6th May 2023.

Lysaght Team 14/11/2019 Lysaght Team 14/11/2019

Mauritius – New IP Law

A new law, The Industrial Property Act 2019, has been recently passed by the Mauritius Parliament. Please review our full article for all the information you need.