Additional Services in Swaziland
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Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to establish and secure your business identity.
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Renew your trademark to maintain uninterrupted protection for your brand.
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Attorneys
Applications are handled by experienced local Trademark Attorneys to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
Communications
A dedicated Account Manager will act as your point of contact for all communications.
Tracking
You can use our admin panel to track and review the current status of any service you have requested.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of trademarks can be registered in Eswatini?
- Names
- Words
- Colors
- Slogans
- Logos
- Service marks
- Trade dress or packaging
- Famous marks recognized in Swaziland
- Certain 3D shapes
- Any visible sign used or intended to be used with goods or services to distinguish them in the marketplace
Is the Nice Classification System used in Eswatini?
Swaziland uses the Nice Classification System.
Is it permissible to use my trademark in Swaziland before it is officially registered?
It is legally permissible to use a trademark that hasn't been registered for any products or services.
Is Eswatini part of the Madrid System?
Swaziland is a member of both the Madrid Protocol and the Madrid Agreement.
What are the advantages of using a trademark in Swaziland before filing for registration?
Benefits before filing include:
- it can show that the mark has gained distinctiveness
- it can assist in addressing challenges based on lack of distinctiveness
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Swaziland?
- Common words that everyone uses
- Last names
- Marks that aren't unique
- Names of places
- Marks that go against moral values or public order
- Flags, names, or symbols of countries, states, regions, or international organizations
- Copies or translations of a well-known business or company name in Swaziland
- Marks that are just …
What is the website for the national trademark office in Swaziland?
The national office does not have an online presence.
What are the possible reasons for opposing a trademark application in Swaziland?
Here are reasons why a trademark application might be opposed:
- The mark is descriptive.
- The mark is generic.
- The mark lacks distinctiveness.
- There are existing proprietary rights.
- The mark includes a geographical indication.
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging.
- It involves protection of armorial bearings, flags, and other …
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