Ethiopia: Design

In Ethiopia, industrial design protection focuses on the unique, visual features of an article. Applications are filed at the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office.

• Applicants must submit accurate representations of the design and pay requisite fees.

• An industrial design is generally valid for an initial period of 5 years from the filing date, renewable once for a total of 10 years..

• Applicants must provide comprehensive details to ensure proper examination.

Upon registration, the owner enjoys the exclusive right to prevent the manufacture, import, or sale of products embodying the protected design within Ethiopia.