Trademark registration in Botswana, trademark search in Botswana: national trademark registration, trademark registration with ARIPO

• Trademark Search in Botswana
  
  Trademark search conducted by our patent attorneys will secure a successful trademark registration and a better trademark protection.
• Trademark Registration & Trademark Certificate in Botswana
  
  Trademark registration done by our trade mark attorneys will help you obtain the best trademark protection. Our trade mark attorneys will register your national trademarks, WIPO - international trademarks and CTM - european trademarks.
• Trademark Renewal in Botswana
  
  Trademark renewal in due time is essential for preservation of the trademark protection.
• Trademark Certificate (when requested separately) in Botswana
  
  Trademark certificate proofs trademark ownership.
• Appeal Against a Final Refusal in Botswana
  
  Appeal against a final refusal

Trademark Registration in Botswana: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Botswana:

- Power of attorney simply signed.
- Design of the trademark in JPEG format in case of a graphical trademark (not required for word mark).
- The detaliation of goods and/or services for witch the trademark will be registered or the classes in case they are known.
- Details of the trademark owner (name, address, registration number).
- Invoicing details (name, address, fiscal number, registration number).
- Information related to the previously filed by you trademarks, in order to benefit of the priority date, if it is the case.

Trademark registration procedure in Botswana:

The trademark registration procedure lasts 36 months. The trademark is published, after it is accepted, in the Journal. The opposition period is 3 months. The protection lasts 10 years from the filing date.

Other trademark procedures in Botswana:

Trademark renewal in Botswana No documents are needed. The renewal may be done within 6 months before expiry. For the renewal we need the legalized power of attorney and the last registration certificate. The trademark protection lasts 10 years.
Trademark changes in Botswana: For changing the name or the address we need the power of attorney simply signed. Certificate of change of name and address, with verified English translation
Trademark assignments and license in Botswana: For the assignment we need the power of attorney signed by the assignee. An assignment deed signed and stamped by both parties. Trademark assignments and license in Botswana may be done with or without Goodwill. Pending applications and unregistered marks may be assigned. For the license we need the power of attorney simply signed from proprietor and licensee and license agreement with verified English translation
Trademark use in Botswana: The non-use for 3 years makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation.

You may download our Power of Attorney here. However, it would be advisable to send us the details related to your name and address so that we will fill the form for you, for your convenience.

OTHER SERVICES:

1. Market watch for national, international and community trademarks that are registered in this country.
2. Translation services.
3. Valuation services and notoriety studies.

Trademark legislation of Botswana

You may request our services by sending to us a mail to office@intellektus.com.