Zimbabwe
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this country, assisting clients in the filing, registration, recordal and renewal of their IP rights. For further information and our prices, please e-mail us with your specific enquiry.
| TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
| Classification | International, Nice 8th Edition Single class Goods and services can be registered |
| Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
| Renewal | 10 years from the filing date and every 10 years thereafter |
| Use provisions | Non-use of a mark for a period of 5 years from application date renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties. If use is likely to be limited in Zimbabwe, we would recommend that careful records are kept in order to avoid the risk of a cancellation action. |
| PATENT INFORMATION | |
| Types of Patent | Substantive with or without priority claims Designation in ARIPO patent PCT national phase, or via ARIPO regional phase |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Duration | Patents are granted for a term of 20 years from the effective filing date |
| Annuities | Annuities are payable on the third and each subsequent anniversary of the effective filing date |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed See also ARIPO designs |
| Duration | Registered designs are valid for an initial period of 10 years, which term is renewable for a further term of 5 years. |
| Renewal | A renewal fee is payable on the 5th anniversary of the filing date |
Fri, 19/12/2014 - 09:00
On 11 December 2014, Zimbabwe filed the instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol with WIPO. The Madrid Protocol is due to enter into force on 11 March 2015.However, Zimbabwe has not amended its trade mark law to recognise International Registrations, and it is unlikely to do so before 11 March 2015. Until the law is amended, we have to advise against relying on International Registrations designating Zimbabwe, as they will not be enforceable until the law changes to recognise such trade...