Intellectual Property Laws at Comoros
Comoros has developed its intellectual property (IP) legal framework through both national legislation and regional cooperation, particularly within the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). Here's an overview of IP laws and enforcement mechanisms in Comoros:
Legal Framework
Comoros' IP laws are primarily derived from regional agreements and national statute:
OAPI Membership Comoros is a member of the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI), which administers a unified IP system for its member states. This means that IP rights such as patents, trademarks, and industrial designs are registered through OAPI and are automatically effective across all member states, including Comoro.
National Laws Comoros has enacted several national laws to complement its IP framework:
Law No. 64-1360 (1964) Governs trademarks and service mark.
Law of March 11, 1957 Addresses literary and artistic property (copyright.
Law of July 14, 1909 Pertains to designs and model.
Law of July 5, 1844 Covers patents for invention.
š”ļø Enforcement and Administration
The enforcement and administration of IP rights in Comoros are managed y:
**Comorian Intellectual Property Office (OCPI)*: Under the Ministry of the Economy, Planning, Energy, Industry, Handicrafts, Tourism, Investments, Private Sector, and Land Affairs.
Contact Information:
Address: BP 139, Moroni, Union des Comores
Telephone: (269) 369 75 14 / (269) 342 61 01
*Ministry of Youth, Employment, Workforce Development, Culture, and Sport: Oversees copyright mattes.
š International Treaties
Comoros is a signatory to several international treaties that influence its IP laws:
*Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property: Establishes the minimum standards for the protection of industrial property.
*Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works: Provides automatic protection for the rights of authors over their literary and artistic woks.
**Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)*: Allows inventors to seek protection for their inventions in multiple countries through a single application procedure.
š Additional Information
Customs Code (Law NĀ° 15-016/AU, 2015: Promulgated by Decree No. 16-251/PR, this law addresses the enforcement of IP rights at the borers.
Penal Code (Law No. 082P/A.F - Law No. 95-012/AF, 1995: Amended in 1995, this law includes provisions related to crimes and offenses concerning IP rights.
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