6. It is understood that South Africa intends to accede to the ARIPO Protocol and that, in that event, an ARIPO registered design, relating, for example, to an integrated circuit topography, will (at the option of the applicant) have the same effect in South Africa as a registered design granted under the South African Designs Act. Would such a registered design be in proper compliance with South Africa's obligations under the TRIPS Agreement? In particular, would such an ARIPO registered design, having effect in South Africa, be in compliance with the provisions of the TRIPS Agreement contained in Articles 35, 36 and 37? Please explain.
