1. Intellectual property
  2. Register industrial property
  3. Register a utility model
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Submit utility model registration documents
(last modified: 14/06/2023)

Timeframe ( ver detalles )

Espera hasta paso siguiente

0 mn  -  10 mn
30 days  -  60 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Rwanda Development Board

KG 220 St, Kigali P.O Box 6239
Tel: 1415 / +250 727 775 170
Email: info@rdb.rw, callcenter@rdb.rw
Website: https://www.rdb.rw
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Intellectual Property Division

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 17:00
Wed: 09:00 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 17:00
Fri: 09:00 - 15:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Didier R. Mpore

Examination Analyst
Tel: +250 788 612 709
Email: didier.mpore@rdb.rw

Expected results

Journal receipt notice

Requirements
Natural persons Legal persons Representatives

For individuals
1. Application letter - UM
Application letter - UM (original)
addressed to the registrar general
2. Application form (utility model)
Application form (utility model) (original)
duly filled and signed
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Abstract (original)
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Description of the invention (original)
5. Claims
Claims
6. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Drawings, models, or samples (original)
7. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Proof of identity (original + Simple copy)
of the applicant (passport or national ID)
8. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Payment receipt (original)
For companies
1. Application letter - UM
Application letter - UM (original)
addressed to the registrar general
2. Application form (utility model)
Application form (utility model) (original)
duly filled and signed
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Description of the invention (original)
4. Claims
Claims
5. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Drawings, models, or samples (original)
6. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Abstract (original)
7. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
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. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Payment receipt (original)
In addition, for an authorized representative
1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Proof of identity (original + Simple copy)
of the authorized representative (passport or national ID)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Power of attorney (an authentic copy)
notarized

Time frame

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

Legal justification

1. Law on the protection of intellectual property N° 31/2009 of 26/10/2009
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

Recourse: Rwanda Development Board

Entity in charge

Rwanda Development Board

KG 220 St, Kigali P.O Box 6239
Tel: 1415 / +250 727 775 170
Email: info@rdb.rw, callcenter@rdb.rw
Website: https://www.rdb.rw
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Intellectual Property Division

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 17:00
Wed: 09:00 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 17:00
Fri: 09:00 - 15:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Blaise Ruhima Mbaraga

Division Manager
Tel: + 250 788 632 160
Email: blaise.ruhima@rdb.rw
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