1.
Application letter - UM (original)
addressed to the registrar general
2.
Application form (utility model) (original)
duly filled and signed
3.
Abstract (original)
4.
Description of the invention (original)
5.
Claims
6.
Drawings, models, or samples (original)
7.
Proof of identity (original + Simple copy)
of the applicant (passport or national ID)
8.
Payment receipt (original)
1.
Application letter - UM (original)
addressed to the registrar general
2.
Application form (utility model) (original)
duly filled and signed
3.
Description of the invention (original)
4.
Claims
5.
Drawings, models, or samples (original)
6.
Abstract (original)
7.
Certificate of domestic company registration (Simple copy)
or certificate of incorporation from the country of origin if the company is foreign in which case the copy must be notarized
8.
Payment receipt (original)
In addition, for an authorized representative
1.
Proof of identity (original + Simple copy)
of the authorized representative (passport or national ID)
2.
Power of attorney (an authentic copy)
notarized
There is no exact maximum time before the utility model registration certificate is granted, as the timeframe varies depending on the complexity of the innovation.
The whole application and processing process lasts on average for 1 year at maximum.
Attention at counter:
Max. 10mn
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 30 days
- Max. 60 days
1.
Law on the protection of intellectual property N° 31/2009 of 26/10/2009
articles icles32, 64, 65, 66
Additional information
Applicants who do not reside in Rwanda must be represented by an authorized industrial property agent in Rwanda.
After receiving a complete application, the IP office starts the formal examination of the utility model application. This step may take 1 to 2 months before it is complete. Within that period, additional information may be requested when necessary. In such cases, the applicant is given an "incomplete notice" with details of what modifications have to be made and the deadline. Site visits by IP officers may also occur. Once the examination concludes that the application is complete, the applicant receives an "acceptance notice".
Who certified this information ?
Blaise RUHIMA MBARAGA, Division Manager, Intellectual Property,
07/06/2023