Designs in Tunisia: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
It may be filed under the form of drawings, photographs, or objects.
Two examples of each model. (for drawings: A4 size ).
Upon filing the applicant may request delaying the publication of the model for 12 months starting the day after filing. (extra official fee is paid).
Yes, it is cost-effective.
5 years, 10 years, or 15 years (max).
Only in the courts of law.
Industrial drawings are the components of a design or a patent whereas industrial models are a kind of industrial property that can be registered.
No, they are separate kinds of intellectual property.
The design lacks novelty and cannot be industrialized.