Sudan: Design

Industrial design registration in Sudan is available for new or original designs, focusing on visual or ornamental elements:

• Applicants submit representations or drawings 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.

• Applicant details must be accurate for a valid registration.

• As Sudan is a contracting party to the Harare Protocol under ARIPO, applicants may also obtain design protection in Sudan by filing through ARIPO and designating Sudan in their application.

Holders of registered designs can enforce their exclusive rights by pursuing legal remedies against unauthorized replication or marketing of the design in Sudan.