Madagascar: Design

Industrial design protection in Madagascar focuses on safeguarding the ornamental or aesthetic characteristics of products. Filings must be submitted to OMAPI:

• Applicants must provide images or drawings of the design and pay official fees.

• Design registrations typically last for an initial term of five years, renewable twice for a total of 15 years.

• Accurate applicant data must be provided to facilitate a valid registration.

Registration confers the right to forbid unauthorized reproduction or sale of products featuring the protected design within Madagascar.