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

A trademark in this country may be registered through one of the 2 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.


Trademark Registration in Zimbabwe: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in Zimbabwe:

- 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.
- Declaration whether the mark is in use or intended to be used in Zimbabwe.

Trademark registration procedure in Zimbabwe:

The registration procedure lasts 2 – 3 years. The protection lasts 10 years from the filing date. Also the protection can be obtained through filing at ARIPO.

Other trademark procedures in Zimbabwe:

Trademark renewal in Zimbabwe: The trademark renewal may be done within 12 months before expiry
Trademark assignment in Zimbabwe: For the trademark assignment we need the power of attorney simply signed by the assignee and the deed of assignment signed by the assignor and assignee.

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 Zimbabwe

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