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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Mauritius

Who registers trademarks in Mauritius, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in Mauritius are registered with the Industrial Property Office of Mauritius (IPOM); the official application fee is MUR 6,000 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 2 months from publication in the Government Gazette. A registration lasts 10 years and can be renewed. Mauritius can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
IPOM
Official fee
MUR 6,000
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2023
Opposition
2 months from publication in the Government Gaz…
Protection
10 years
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Mauritius

Official feeAmount
Application (first class)MUR 6,000
Application (each additional class)MUR 2,000
OppositionMUR 5,000
Renewal (first class)MUR 5,000
Renewal (each additional class)MUR 2,000
Late renewal surchargeMUR 2,000
Search of the office's recordsMUR 300
Handling fee for an international (Madrid) applicationMUR 3,000

Official office fees only. Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Mauritius

  1. Search the office's records for conflicting marks at the Industrial Property Office in Port Louis (fee MUR 300).
  2. Complete the application form (available from the office or its website), attaching a clear reproduction of the mark and one soft copy.
  3. List the goods and services under the Nice Classification and pay MUR 6,000 for the first class plus MUR 2,000 for each additional class.
  4. Applicants based outside Mauritius file through a legal practitioner practising in Mauritius or an approved agent; companies attach a certificate of incorporation or similar document.
  5. The Industrial Property Office examines the application and, if accepted, publishes it in the Mauritius Government Gazette.
  6. Third parties may oppose within 2 months of publication; if there is no opposition, a registration certificate is issued.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: The Industrial Property Office examines each application; no official processing time is stated.
  • Publication: Mauritius Government Gazette.
  • Opposition period: 2 months from publication in the Government Gazette.

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years, renewable.
  • Late renewal: Late renewal is possible on payment of a MUR 2,000 surcharge; the length of the grace period was not confirmed.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Applicants whose ordinary residence or principal place of business is outside Mauritius must be represented by a legal practitioner residing and practising in Mauritius or by an approved agent (section 136 of the Industrial Property Act 2019). Foreign individuals residing in Mauritius must provide proof of residence.
  • Language: English; marks in a foreign language or characters must be accompanied by a transliteration and/or translation.

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Mauritius can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

Mauritius is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2023). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (45 classes); the office publishes the 11th edition on its website.. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Mauritius compares

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Mauritius

  • Mauritius joined the Madrid Protocol with effect from 6 May 2023; the office charges a MUR 3,000 handling fee for international applications filed through it.
  • The Industrial Property Act 2019 replaced the Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks Act 2002.
  • Multi-class applications are accepted, with a lower fee for each additional class.
  • Priority from an earlier application in a Paris Convention country can be claimed if the Mauritian application is filed within six months.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Mauritius?
The official application fee is MUR 6,000 for the first class and MUR 2,000 for each additional class. A records search costs MUR 300.
Is Mauritius part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol entered into force for Mauritius on 6 May 2023.
How long is the trademark opposition period in Mauritius?
Two months from publication of the application in the Mauritius Government Gazette.
How long does a trademark registration last in Mauritius?
Ten years, renewable for further ten-year periods. Renewal costs MUR 5,000 for the first class and MUR 2,000 for each additional class.
Do foreign companies need an agent to register a trademark in Mauritius?
Yes. Applicants whose residence or principal place of business is outside Mauritius must use a legal practitioner practising in Mauritius or an approved agent.