Eritrea

Overview

Eritrea does not currently have a comprehensive legal framework for intellectual property. There is no complete statutory system for the protection of trademarks, patents, or industrial designs, and there is no centralized IP office. As a result, rights holders often rely on informal methods to establish and protect their rights.

One common practice involves the publication of cautionary notices in local newspapers. These notices serve to alert the public of an individual’s or entity’s claim to certain trademarks or other intellectual property, helping to mitigate potential infringement.

International Conventions

Eritrea is not presently a signatory to major international intellectual property treaties or conventions. As such, there is no formal adherence to commonly recognized global standards or enforcement mechanisms.