Industrial Designs Law in Grenada
Here’s an overview of industrial designs law in Grenada:
🇬🇩 Industrial Designs Law in Grenada
🔹 Governing Law
Industrial designs in Grenada are protected under the Industrial Designs Act, Cap. 78:06.
The Grenada Intellectual Property Office oversees registration and enforcement.
Grenada is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and follows the CARICOM Regional Industrial Designs System.
Grenada is also a party to several international treaties:
Paris Convention
TRIPS Agreement
WIPO treaties
🔹 What Can Be Protected?
Industrial designs protect the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of a product or part of it.
This includes:
Shape
Configuration
Pattern
Lines
Colors
The design must be new and have individual character.
Functional or technical aspects are excluded.
🔹 Registration Process
Application: Submit to the Grenada Intellectual Property Office or through the regional CARICOM IP system.
Must include representations (drawings, photographs) of the design.
Examination: Formal and substantive examination to check novelty and compliance.
Publication: Application published in the Industrial Designs Journal.
Opposition: Third parties can oppose within a set period.
Registration: Upon approval, registration certificate is issued.
🔹 Duration and Renewal
Initial protection is granted for 5 years.
Renewable twice, each renewal for 5 years.
Maximum protection period is 15 years.
🔹 Rights Granted
Exclusive right to use and exploit the design.
Right to prevent unauthorized manufacture, sale, or import of products with the design.
Rights can be assigned or licensed.
🔹 Enforcement
Enforcement through Grenadian courts.
Remedies include injunctions, damages, and seizure of infringing goods.
🔹 International Treaties
| Treaty | Status |
|---|---|
| Paris Convention | Member |
| TRIPS Agreement | Member |
| WIPO Treaties | Member |
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Industrial Designs Act, Cap. 78:06 |
| Authority | Grenada Intellectual Property Office |
| Duration | 5 years renewable twice (max 15 years) |
| Registration | Required |
| Rights granted | Exclusive use, licensing, assignment |
| Enforcement | Grenadian courts |
| International treaties | Paris, TRIPS, WIPO |
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