Djibouti: Patent

In Djibouti, patents are obtained by filing an application with the national IP office. The invention must satisfy novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability:

• The standard patent term is 20 years from the filing date, subject to payment of maintenance fees.

• Applicants must submit a specification, claims, and any relevant technical documentation.

• A substantive exam confirms that the invention meets patentability criteria.

• As a party to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), Djibouti allows applicants to enter the national phase after an international application.

Patent holders obtain exclusive rights within Djibouti to make, use, or sell the invention, with enforcement available through the local court system.