Sierra Leone: Design

Industrial design protections in Sierra Leone secure the decorative or ornamental aspects of articles. Applicants can file directly at the Office of the Administrator and Registrar General or pursue design registration through ARIPO where applicable.

• Applicants must submit drawings or representations of the design and pay official fees.

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

• Complete applicant details must be provided to ensure a valid registration.

Once registered, designs are enforceable in Sierra Leone, providing the owner with the exclusive right to control unauthorized imitation or marketing of the protected design.