Lesotho: Design

Lesotho also safeguards industrial designs, focusing on the aesthetic or ornamental features of products. Applications may be filed directly at the national office or regionally via ARIPO.

• Applicants must submit representations or descriptions of the design and pay official fees.

• Initial protection lasts for 15 years, with a possible extension of 5 years, subject to annual renewal fees starting from the first anniversary of the filing date.

• Applicant details must be complete and accurate to ensure proper registration.

Registered design owners may act against illicit manufacture or distribution of products featuring a protected design in Lesotho.