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

A trademark in this country may be registered through one of the 3 available systems of trademark registration:

1. National trademarks may be registered through the State Trademark Office.
2. Through the A.R.I.P.O. treaty system.
3. International trademarks may be registered through W.I.P.O. system.


Trademark Registration in Zambia: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Zambia:

- Power of attorney simply signed. 
- Design of the trademark in JPEG format in case of a graphical trademark (not required for word mark).
- The details 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 Zambia:

The trademark registration procedure lasts 60 months. The opposition can be filed within 2 months. The protection lasts 7 years from the application date.

Other trademark procedures in Zambia:

Trademark renewal in Zambia: The trademark renewal may be done within the 6 months before expiry. For the renewal we need the simply signed power of attorney.
Trademark change in Zambia: For changing the name or address we need the simply signed power of attorney and the official document certifying the change of name.
Trademark assignment in Zambia: For the trademark assignment we need the simply signed power of attorney, a certified copy of the deed assignment or other proof of title. Pending applications may be assigned, unregistered marks may be assigned.
Trademark use in Zambia: A registered mark may be cancelled if it has not been continuously used for 5 years preceding the 1 month before the date of the request for 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 Zambia

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