Rwanda is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed either through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney in the country.
A simply signed power of attorney must be submitted. A list of the classes in which the trademark will be used must be submitted. Ten prints of a specimen of the trademark must be submitted.
A multi-class system is used, and the international Nice Classification applies.
The term of protection for a trademark is 10 years. The trademark can be maintained indefinitely by renewal every 10 years.
There is no use requirement.
Renewal is required every 10 years.