NAMIBIA
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
trade mark information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International, Nice Classification;
Multi-class;
Goods and services can be registered, as can collective marks.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from filing date, and then every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of 3 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive applications with or without priority claims;
Designation in ARIPO applications;
PCT national phase or via ARIPO regional designation;
We would recommend that clients make use of the regional ARIPO route to obtain patent protection in Namibia, rather than the national route, because the registration procedure before ARIPO is comparably more efficient and reliable than that in Nambia.
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed
Duration
20 years from the effective filing date.
Renewal
Annual renewal fees are payable.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed;
See also ARIPO designs.
Duration
Design registrations are valid for an initial term of 5 years from the filing date, which is renewable for two further periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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