Guinea: Design

Protection for industrial designs in Guinea also arises from the unified OAPI system.

• A suitable representation of the design must be submitted.
• Initial protection lasts 5 years, renewable twice, up to a maximum of 15 years.
• Provided data must be accurate to ensure the validity of the process.
  Once registered, the holder can prevent the manufacture, importation, or sale of products with similar designs, both in Guinea and other OAPI countries.