Opposition to the grant of a patent is not provided for in Morocco. The same is applicable to Tangiers. Universal novelty is stipulated by the law, i.e. a patent application should be filed before the invention has been published in any form anywhere in the world. A patent is valid for 20 years from the date of grant. Extension or restoration of a lapsed patent is not possible.
Annuities are payable as from the date of filing, whether before or after the grant of the patent.
A grace period of six months is allowed for late payment of annuities. Working of patents in Morocco is an official requirement. Working must be effected within three years as from the date of filing the application in Morocco. Nominal working by means of a direct offer or an advertisement will be sufficient. Compulsory licenses have only been issued for patents relating to arms or national defense.