• You can claim priority according to Paris Convention within: 6 months from the first filing date.
• Member of: Paris Convention, ARIPO.
• Allowed time to submit the assignment deed from the date of signing the agreement: no time restrictions.

The initial term of the design registration is five years, which is extendible upon payment of renewal fees for two further five year terms. A grace period of three months is available for late payments.

ARIPO designs are, however, only valid for 10 years and are subject to payment of annual maintenance fees. ARIPO also has a six month grace period for payment of renewal fees.