Seychelles: Design

Industrial design protection in Seychelles covers the aesthetic aspects of products. Applications are filed with SIPO, with requirements based on local legislation:

• A formal application with accurate representations of the design and payment of fees is required.

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

• Applicants must provide complete details (name, address) to ensure a valid registration.

Registration grants the design owner exclusive rights to prevent unauthorized manufacturing or sale of products featuring a substantially similar design in Seychelles.