Trademark registration in Swaziland, trademark search in Swaziland: national trademark registration, trademark registration with ARIPO, international trademark registration

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

Trademark Registration in Swaziland: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Swaziland:

- 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

Trademark registration procedure in Swaziland:

It is possible to file an intent-to-use application in Swaziland. The registration procedure lasts 18 months. After the acceptance the trademark will be published in the Gazette. The opposition can de made within 3 months. The protection lasts 10 years from the filing date.

Other trademark procedures in Swaziland:

Trademark renewal in Swaziland: The trademark renewal may be done within 6 months before expiry date. For the trademark renewal we need the simply signed power of attorney. After renewal the protection lasts 10 years.
Trademark change in Swaziland: For the change of name or address we needs the simply signed power of under the new name.
Trademark assignment in Swaziland: For the trademark assignment we need the power of attorney signed by the assignee, the deed of assignment signed by both parties. There are no tax implications, no stamp duty. Pending applications may be assigned, unregistered marks may be assigned.
Trademark use in Swaziland: Non-use for 3 years or any consecutive 5 years period of non-use makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation. Proof of use at any time during the three-year period immediately preceding renewal is required. In the absence of such use, proof of special circumstances which resulted in the non-use must be submitted.

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 Swaziland

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