Designs in Yemen-Sanaa: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
The design should be filed in drawings; however, it is preferable to submit photographs too.
Local and international novelty.
There are no provisions in this regard in the Yemeni laws.
There are no provisions in this regard in the Yemeni laws.
Each design/model should be filed in a separate application.
The term of protection is 10 years calculated from the filing date and is not renewable.
Yes, it can be opposed within 90 days calculated from the publication date.
There are no provisions in this regard in the Yemeni laws.
No, an industrial design can be registered with the Ministry of Industry and Trade as an industrial design.
Those industrial designs contradict public order or public morals, and contain any religious symbols or signs, stamps, or flags pertaining to the Republic, other countries, or regional or international organizations.
For Yemen, it may be better to file both in order to enhance the protection of the industrial design.