Patents protect inventions that meet novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability requirements. Filings may be made directly with BRELA or through ARIPO’s Harare Protocol.
A patent remains valid for 20 years from the filing date, contingent upon payment of maintenance fees.
A specification, claims, and any relevant technical drawings must be submitted.
A substantive examination ensures compliance with local patentability criteria.
Tanzania’s membership in the PCT enables international applicants to enter the national phase after a PCT filing, securing patent rights in Tanzania.
Upon grant, patent holders have the exclusive right to use, manufacture, or license the invention within the country, with infringement claims pursued in Tanzanian courts.