Design
Industrial Models and Designs (DMI)
Registration system
Once a design/industrial model application is filed, it will be examined as to the form (if all the required documents are submitted) and to verify if the subject matter of the application correspond to the definition of a design/industrial model. The PTO will issue immediately a filing receipt followed by the certificate of registration within one month. The design/industrial model will then be published in the official gazette.
One design/industrial model application can contain up to 100 designs per application provided that these designs belong to the same class as per Locarno International Classification.
It is possible to file different views with each design and there is no limitation for number of views.
No examination regarding novelty is conducted by the TMO.
The publication can be postponed for a maximum period of 18 months at the request of the applicant at the time of filing. The applicant can at any time, within this period, request the immediate publication.
The industrial model or design is registered for a validity period of 5 years starting from filing date. Such period is renewable for 4 other consecutive periods of 5 years each (the maximum period of protection is 25 years as from filing date).
Requirements
1-Full identity of the applicant(s) & Creator(s).
2-A power of attorney simply signed (not legalized).
3-Formal drawings.
4-A certified copy of the basic application only for claiming convention priority.
5-Assignment of priority rights document (if any)
1-A power of attorney simply signed (not legalized).
2-The registration number of the design to be renewed.
The renewal of a design registration could be effected 6 months prior to the expiration date.
A grace period of 6 months as of expiration for late renewal is granted.
1-A power of attorney simply signed by the assignee (not legalized).
2-A deed of assignment notarized or legalized by both parties.
1-A power of attorney simply signed by the licensor (not legalized).
2-A license agreement notarized or legalized by both parties.
1-A power of attorney simply signed by the surviving company (not legalized).
2-A certified copy of the certificate evidencing the merger.
1-A power of attorney simply signed on behalf of the new entity (not legalized).
2-A certified copy of the change of name issued by the competent authority.
A special power of attorney simply signed by the current registered owner.
* the POA should be simply signed, mentioning the name and title of the signatory. No legalization or notarization is required. Download POA
– A power of attorney legalized up to the Moroccan Consulate OR notarized, showing the name and
title of the signatory. Download a suitable form.
– A notarized or legalized document attesting that the signatory of the POA is able to act on behalf of
the company.
– Certified copy of the trademark registration.
– Any other document or information that can help customs identify counterfeit goods may be filed with
the application such as catalogues of products, name of identified infringers/importers of counterfeit
products etc.