Additional Services in Botswana
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Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to establish and secure your business identity.
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Tracking
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Botswana?
In Botswana, certain trademarks cannot be registered:
- Trademarks that violate moral standards or go against public policies or laws
- Trademarks that are generic or commonly used
- Trademarks featuring flags, symbols, or emblems of any country, region, or international organization without permission
- Trademarks lacking distinctiveness
- Trademarks primarily used as geographic names …
What is the website for Botswana's national trademark office?
To visit Botswana's national trademark office online, go to: https://www.mtinamesearch.gov.bw/search/
Is Botswana part of the Madrid System?
Botswana is a member of the Madrid Protocol.
What advantages are there to using a trademark in Botswana before officially filing it?
Yes. Before officially registering a trademark, using it can offer several advantages:
- It can demonstrate the unique characteristics of the mark.
- It can help counter challenges claiming the mark is not distinctive.
- Well-known marks, even if not registered, can receive legal protection against unauthorized use.
Can I legally use my trademark in Botswana before it is registered?
Trademark owners are allowed to use their trademark for goods or products even if it hasn't been registered yet.
What kinds of trademarks can be registered in Botswana?
In Botswana, you can register the following types of trademarks:
- Names
- Words
- Slogans
- Colors
- Logos
- Holograms
- Certain 3D shapes
- Packaging or trade dress
- Service marks
- Collective marks
Is the "Nice Classification" system used in Botswana?
Yes, Botswana uses the Nice Classification system.
Can someone challenge a trademark application in Botswana?
Yes, a trademark application can be opposed for the following reasons:
- Existing earlier or proprietary rights
- Mark is descriptive
- Mark lacks distinctiveness
- Mark is functional
- Violation of copyright
- Rights to a well-known mark
- Use of protected flags or emblems
- Mark registered by an agent or representative
- Rights to a trade …
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