Djibouti: Design

Djibouti also provides protection for industrial designs, which cover the novel aesthetic features of an article. The same national IP office handles these applications:

• Applicants must file representations or drawings of the design and pay the official fees.

• Once granted, an industrial design is usually valid for an initial term of five years, renewable twice for a total of 15  years. 

• Applicants are required to provide clear and accurate details, ensuring the design is properly identified.

Registered designs confer exclusive rights, permitting owners to prevent unauthorized use of identical or substantially similar designs within Djibouti.