Gambia: Design

Industrial design protection in Gambia focuses on the novel or ornamental features of a product. Filing occurs at the Registrar General’s Office, but ARIPO-based design registration is also possible for broader coverage.

• Applicants must submit representations of the design along with payment of applicable fees.

• The design is protected initially for 5 years, renewable twice for a total of 15 years.

Once registered, the design owner can prevent unauthorized production, import, or sale of items embodying the protected design in Gambia.