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IP registration, protection and enforcement in Mauritius

The Industrial Property Act 2019 consolidated Mauritius' IP framework into a single statute — trademarks, patents, utility models, industrial designs, geographical indications and more. Combined with the Copyright Act 2014, the legal toolkit is closer to international best practice than ever.

We help clients identify, register, protect and enforce IP rights in Mauritius and internationally — from a single trademark filing to a full IP portfolio strategy.

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What we cover

  • Trademark search, filing and registration with the Industrial Property Office of Mauritius.
  • Patent and utility model filings, including PCT national-phase entries.
  • Industrial design registration and renewal.
  • Copyright advisory, licensing and assignment.
  • Anti-counterfeiting and piracy — cease-and-desist, customs recordal, civil and criminal enforcement.
  • IP disputes — pre-litigation strategy, opposition proceedings, infringement actions.
  • International filings — Madrid Protocol for trademarks, PCT for patents, multi-jurisdiction strategies.
  • IP audits — for businesses preparing for investment, M&A or restructuring.

Why our IP advisory is different

Yudish Lutchmenarraidoo is a Barrister-at-Law called to the Bar of England and Wales and the Bar of Mauritius. Our IP work isn't transactional — it's grounded in litigation experience. We file with the strategy in mind: how easily can you defend this trademark, enforce this patent, stop a counterfeit, win a dispute?

For Mauritius businesses going international, we structure portfolios that scale across jurisdictions without bleeding cost. For international rights holders entering Mauritius, we make local registration and enforcement straightforward.

Frequently asked questions

What IP rights can I register in Mauritius?
Under the Industrial Property Act 2019 you can register trademarks (including service marks), patents, utility models, industrial designs, layout-designs of integrated circuits, geographical indications and breeders' rights. Copyright in original works arises automatically under the Copyright Act 2014 — no registration is required to subsist.
How long does trademark registration take?
From filing to registration typically takes 6–12 months at the Industrial Property Office of Mauritius, assuming no objections or oppositions. We handle the search, filing, prosecution and any office actions.
How do I enforce my IP rights in Mauritius?
Civil proceedings (injunction, damages, account of profits) and criminal proceedings (counterfeiting and piracy under the IP Act) are both available. Customs measures can stop infringing imports. We advise on strategy, draft cease-and-desist letters and represent rights holders in disputes.
What about international protection?
Mauritius is a member of WIPO and party to several international treaties including the Madrid Protocol for trademarks. We help structure international filing strategies — Madrid for trademarks, PCT for patents — to protect rights across multiple jurisdictions efficiently.

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