As of August 27, 2025, Mauritius has officially joined the Harare Protocol under the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO).

This significant development enables:

1. Protection of patents, utility models, and industrial designs through ARIPO filings
2. Designation of Mauritius in existing and future regional applications

Note: This accession does not affect trademark procedures in Mauritius, which continue to be governed under national law.

Impact: Applicants seeking regional protection across Africa now have the opportunity to include Mauritius in their ARIPO filings for broader IP coverage.