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The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Swaziland Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Swaziland Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
Trademark registration in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) can be obtained through the ARIPO Treaty, which provides protection in multiple countries, including Botswana, Cape Verde, Gambia, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Swaziland, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Swaziland and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
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- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Swaziland have its own trademark registry system?
No. Swaziland does not have a trademark registry system. To protect your trademark in this country, you must register it in ARIPO.
How can I protect my trademark in Swaziland?
Trademark registration in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) can be obtained through the ARIPO Treaty, which provides protection in multiple countries, including Botswana, Cape Verde, Gambia, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
If I previously filed my trademark in another country, can I claim priority in Swaziland?
Yes. If you filed your trademark in another country within the last 6 months, you can claim priority in Swaziland based on that earlier filing.
Do I need to provide a Power of Attorney?
Yes. A simple Power of Attorney is required. "Simple" means no notarization or legalization is needed.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Eswatini after filing?
The application process follows these steps:
- Checking formalities
- Classification review
- Assessment of descriptiveness
- Evaluation of distinctiveness
- Checking for conflicts with existing registrations
- Applicant's name
- Applicant's address
- Applicant's state or country of incorporation
- Application number
- Application date
- Goods/services listed …
What steps must I take to meet the usage requirements for my trademark in Eswatini?
The registrant must make sure the mark is used within 3 years from the date it is officially registered.
The usage can be minimal as long as it is ongoing and for business purposes.
The trademark must be used in Swaziland, but using it for exporting …
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark in Swaziland?
Registering a trademark grants the following rights:
- Exclusive use of the trademark
- Ability to oppose later conflicting trademark applications
- Right to sue for infringement if others use a similar mark
- Permission to license the trademark to others
- Request customs to seize counterfeit goods
- Claim compensation for trademark infringement
- Challenge …
What is the duration of the opposition period in Swaziland?
The opposition period starts on the publication date and lasts for three months from that date.
Can a registration in Swaziland be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Violation of proprietary rights
- The mark serves a functional purpose
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is merely descriptive
- The mark is considered generic
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging
- Infringement on armorial bearings, flags, or other state emblems
- The …
If I register my trademark in Eswatini, will it be protected in other countries?
Trademark registration is only valid within Swaziland.
Do I need to use my trademark in Swaziland before applying for registration?
You must either be using the trademark already or have a genuine intention to use it when you apply.
Does registering a trademark in Eswatini grant me any legal rights?
In Swaziland, you don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it. The person who uses the trademark first is considered the owner. Swaziland follows the 'first to use' principle.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application in Swaziland?
Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered in Swaziland?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years, starting from the date you file the application.
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