Mauritius

Filing Requirements:

• Power of attorney notarized and legalized by an apostille in terms of the Hague convention, if signed in a state member, or legalized up to a Mauritian Consul if signed in a non-signatory country of Hague Convention
• Applicant data
• Sample of the mark (not required for word marks)
• Certified copy of the priority document (if applicable) with verified English translation
• A list of goods and/or services

Duration

• 10 years from the date of application date

Renewal Requirement

• No document required, although the PTO may require a power of attoney

Licensing/Registered Users Requirements:

• License agreement, legalised up to Mauritian/British consular level or authenticated by Apostille;
• Power of attorney from the proprietor, legalised up to Mauritian/British consular level or authenticated by Apostille;
• Power of attorney from the licensee legalised up to Mauritian/British consular level or authenticated by Apostille.

Granting:

• 10 years

Renewals:

• For periods of 10years