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International Arrangements

ARIPO
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Novelty Requirements

Relative (not used in Namibia)

Grace Period/Prior knowledge excused

No.

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Filing (Companies, Close Corporations and Industrial Property Rights Office)
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Registration

Duration and Maintenance

Five years from the registration date, twice renewable with another five-year period, to a maximum of fifteen years.

Working requirement

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