Overview
Tunisia ensures protection for trademarks, patents, and industrial designs through the Institut National de la Normalisation et de la Propriété Industrielle (INNORPI). The country is not part of any regional African IP organizations such as ARIPO or OAPI, so applicants must file directly under Tunisia’s national procedures. INNORPI follows recognized international standards, offering both local and foreign applicants clear registration processes and legal avenues to combat infringement.
By maintaining its own national IP office and adhering to major international treaties, Tunisia offers a structured environment for protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights.
International Conventions
Tunisia is party to several global treaties shaping its IP landscape, including:
Paris Convention
Berne Convention
TRIPS Agreement
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Madrid System (Madrid Agreement and Protocol)