On May 27, 2025, Mauritius officially acceded to the Harare Protocol, becoming the 21st contracting state of ARIPO (African Regional Intellectual Property Organization).

Starting August 27, 2025, applicants can designate Mauritius in ARIPO applications for:

Patents
Industrial Designs
Utility Models

This development streamlines the process of obtaining regional IP protection across Africa and opens new pathways for both international applicants and Mauritian nationals.

Please note: Mauritius is not yet a member of the Banjul Protocol, so trademark designations via ARIPO are not available at this time.

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