Namibia: Design

Industrial design protection in Namibia covers the ornamental or aesthetic features of products. Applications are filed with BIPA or, optionally, through ARIPO if regional coverage is desired:

• Applicants must file representations of the design and pay the required fees.

• The design is generally protected for five years from the filing date, renewable every 5 years for a total of 25 years.

• Applicants should furnish accurate details, including name and address, to facilitate valid registration.

Registered designs grant the holder the exclusive right to prevent third parties from producing or dealing in products that closely imitate the protected design within Namibia.