Guinea-Bissau: Design

Industrial designs in Guinea-Bissau also fall under OAPI’s umbrella, protecting the appearance of products:

•  Applicants submit representations of the design along with the required fees.
• Design registrations typically last for an initial term of five years, renewable twice for a total of 15 years.
• Applicants must supply accurate owner details and an accurate depiction of the design.

Once registered, designs remain enforceable in Guinea-Bissau, giving holders exclusive rights against infringing acts.