Overview
Sudan secures trademarks, patents, and industrial designs under national legislation through its designated offices, commonly overseen by the Ministry of Justice or a specialized department.
Sudan is a member of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and a contracting party to the Harare Protocol, which allows applicants to seek regional protection for patents and industrial designs through ARIPO by designating Sudan. However, Sudan is not a member of the Banjul Protocol, so trademark protection must be pursued through the national IP office.
Although the IP framework in Sudan has developed over time, it continues to evolve in line with international practices. Rights holders typically rely on both national and regional registration mechanisms, followed by enforcement actions through legal avenues when unauthorized use occurs.
International Conventions
Sudan is a contracting party to several international treaties that shape its local IP regime, including:
Paris Convention
Berne Convention
TRIPS Agreement
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)