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Tanzania: ARIPO Trade Mark Designations Confirmed Invalid - National Filings Now Required
Tanzania’s Court of Appeal confirms ARIPO trade mark designations are invalid, requiring brand owners to rely on national trade mark filings.
Tanzania introduces mandatory trade mark recordal for imported goods
Tanzania has announced the implementation of a mandatory trade mark recordal system for all goods imported into mainland Tanzania. This system, set to take effect on 1 December 2025, mirrors similar initiatives in other jurisdictions, most notably its neighbour Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) recordal regime.