Patent protection in Seychelles applies to inventions meeting novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability criteria. Patents are administered by SIPO:
• A patent typically remains valid for 20 years from the filing date, subject to maintenance fees.
• Applicants submit a detailed specification, claims, and relevant drawings or data describing the invention.
• A substantive examination confirms the invention’s compliance with patentability laws.
• Seychelles is a member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), so foreign applicants may enter the national phase through the international route.
Once granted, the patent holder enjoys exclusive rights to exploit the invention locally. Enforcement through Seychelles’ courts can be pursued if infringements occur.