Trademarks in Seychelles generally adopt a single-class filing system, requiring applicants to file separate applications for each class of goods or services:
• Applicants must submit a reproduction of the trademark and pay the prescribed fees.
• A substantive examination reviews the trademark for distinctiveness and potential conflicts with previously registered or pending trademarks.
• Registrations last for 10 years from the filing date, renewable for consecutive 10-year periods.
• Applicant details such as name, address, and a descriptive listing of goods or services must be accurately provided in each filing.
Upon registration, the trademark owner obtains exclusive rights in Seychelles, with administrative and court-led enforcement measures available against unauthorized usage.