ZANZIBAR
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;
Single class;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date, and every 7 years thereafter;
There is a 6 month grace period available.
Use Provisions
A trade mark may be removed from the register if it has not been used in respect of the goods and services for which it is registered for a continuous period of 3 years. However, such an action can only be brought after the expiry of an initial period of 5 years from the date of filing of the trade mark application.
Patent information
Types of Patent
Substantive with or without priority claim;
PCT national phase, via designation of United Republic of Tanzania - please contact us for further information in this regard.
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
20 years from the local filing date.
Renewal
Following the promulgation of the current law, annuities are payable annually commencing on the first anniversary of the filing date of a patent application. A grace period of six months is provided for the late payment of annuities, along with a surcharge.
For (historic) reregistration applications, and whilst there are no specific guidelines, we presume that the “filing date” from which renewal due dates are calculated is the UK filing date, and not the local filing date.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority can be claimed.
Duration
5 years from the filing date, extensible by a further two periods of 5 years each.
Renewal
Renewals fall due on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date;
There is a 3 month grace period available, along with a surcharge.
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