Mauritius Amends The Industrial Property Act 2019 To Give Domestic Effect To The Harare Protocol
Mauritius has amended its Industrial Property Act 2019 to formally integrate the Harare Protocol into its domestic legal framework. This change ensures that patents, utility models, and industrial designs granted by ARIPO are automatically recognized and protected within Mauritius.
Further to our previous article on Mauritius' accession to ARIPO and the Harare Protocol, effective 27 August 2025, Mauritius has now enacted domestic legislation implementing its Protocol obligations. The Industrial Property Act 2019 has been amended to incorporate the Harare Protocol into Mauritian law, establishing the framework through which ARIPO-granted rights operate domestically.
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