TUNISIA

Design

Forms part of

An industrial design enjoys protection for any new design, any new three-dimensional form, or any new industrial product which differs from those similar to it, either in terms of a distinct and recognisable configuration conferring on it a character of novelty, or through one or more external effects which add to it a special and new appearance.

Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property;

Hague Agreement; and

WTO/TRIPS.

No provisions.

No provisions.

Design applications are examined as to compliance with formal requirements only.

An industrial design endures for an initial period of five years and may be renewed (on application) for a ten-year or 15-year period from date of filing.

Renewal fees for the whole period for which protection is sought is due with the filing of the application.

No provision.