Design Law in Morocco

Design registration in Morocco

1. Filing the Application: The design application must be submitted to the TMO online or in person.
2. Formal Examination: the TMO conducts a formal examination to check if all required documents have been submitted and if the application meets formal requirements.
3. Publication: Once the design passes the examination, it is published in the official bulletin for public inspection.
4. Registration and Certificate: Once the design is published, the TMO proceeds directly to the registration stage without any opposition period. The design is registered, and a certificate of registration is issued to the applicant. This certificate confirms that the design is officially protected under Moroccan law.

Required Documents:

1. Applicant’s details;
2. Clear drawings or photographs of the design, showing different perspectives;
3. A brief description of the design and the product it applies to;
4. Documents of priority if any.

Time Frame:

The expected timeframe for a design to be registered is 3 – 6 months from the filing date.

Multiple Designs:

Yes, it is possible to include multiple designs in a single application in Morocco.