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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
Swaziland's trademark registration can be obtained through the ARIPO Treaty, which extends protection to multiple countries including Botswana, Cape Verde, Gambia, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Swaziland, 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.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Swaziland 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
- Priority claim details
- Trademark representation
What steps must I take to meet the usage requirements for my trademark?
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 goods is also acceptable.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
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 and cancel later conflicting trademark registrations
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the publication date and lasts for three months from that date.
Certainly! Here's a rewritten version of the question: "Is it necessary for me to sign a Power of Attorney?"
Yes, having a power of attorney is important.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Swaziland?
You can claim priority in Swaziland if:
- Your home country is part of the Paris Convention.
- Your original application was submitted no more than six months before applying in Swaziland.
- You can include Swaziland in an international registration.
Can a registration 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 mark includes a geographical indication
- The mark violates public policy or moral principles
- The mark is confusingly similar to an existing company or business name in Swaziland, leading to potential confusion
If I register my trademark in Swaziland, will it be protected in other countries?
Trademark registration is only valid within Swaziland.
Do I need to use my trademark 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 Swaziland 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?
Any person has the right to challenge a trademark application.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
The typical duration for trademark registration approval is about 10 months, provided there are no objections or challenges.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years, starting from the date you file the application.
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