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

• Trademark Search in Malawi
  
  Trademark search conducted by our patent attorneys will secure a successful trademark registration and a better trademark protection.
• Trademark Registration & Trademark Certificate in Malawi
  
  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 Malawi
  
  Trademark renewal in due time is essential for preservation of the trademark protection.
• Trademark Certificate (when requested separately) in Malawi
  
  Trademark certificate proofs trademark ownership.
• Appeal Against a Final Refusal in Malawi
  
  Appeal against a final refusal

Trademark Registration in Malawi: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Malawi:

- 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).
- Certified copy of priority document in case priority is to be claimed.
- Statement of whether the trademark is used or proposed to be used in Malawi.

Trademark registration procedure in Malawi:

The registration procedure lasts 2 months. After the application is accepted it is published in the Patent and Trademarks Journal. After the trademark is published, the opposition can be filed within 2 months. The protection lasts 7 years from the filing date.

Other trademark procedures in Malawi:

Trademark renewal in Malawi: The renewal may be done within the 6 months before expiry. For the renewal we need a power of attorney simply signed. After renewal, the protection lasts 14 years.
Trademark changes in Malawi: For changing the name or the address we need a simply signed power of attorney and the document certifying the change of name.
Trademark assignments in Malawi: For the assignment we need the power of attorney simply signed by the assignee, the deed of assignment signed by both parties. .Assignments may be done with or without Goodwill. Pending applications may not be assigned. Unregistered marks may be assigned, but only if it is used in the same business as a registered mark and to the same person as the registered mark.
Trademark use in Malawi: Non-use for 5 years following registration makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation; it is possible to file an intent-to-use application in the Malawi.

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 Malawi

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