Industrial design protection in Liberia covers the ornamental or aesthetic features of a product. Applications can be filed either directly with the Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) or through ARIPO under the Harare Protocol, by designating Liberia in the regional application.
Applicants must submit representations or drawings of the design along with the prescribed official fees.
The initial term of protection is 10 years, renewable once for a further 10 years, giving a maximum protection period of 20 years.
Applicants must provide accurate and complete information to facilitate examination and registration.
A registered industrial design grants the holder exclusive rights to prevent third parties from manufacturing, importing, selling, or using products incorporating the design without authorization in the territory of Liberia.