Additional Services in Zambia
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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 Zambia?
- Words
- Names
- Logos and symbols
- Specific 3D shapes
- Colors
- Catchphrases
- Certification marks
- Famous marks
What kinds of trademarks cannot be registered in Zambia?
- Marks that go against moral values or disrupt public order
- Common or generic terms
- Symbols, names, and flags of countries, states, regions, or international organizations
- Names of geographic locations
Is Zambia part of the Madrid System?
Zambia is a member of both the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol, allowing international applications to include Zambia as a designated country.
What is the website for the national trademark office in Zambia?
The national office does not have an online presence.
What advantages, if any, are there to using a trademark in Zambia before filing for registration?
An applicant gains no advantages from using a trademark before filing.
What are the reasons someone in Zambia might oppose a trademark application?
Here are some reasons why a trademark application might be opposed:
- Ownership rights
- Violation of copyright
- The mark is too descriptive
- The mark is too generic
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- Rights to a personal name
- The mark includes a geographical indication
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
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Is the Nice Classification System used in the country of Zambia?
Yes, Zambia utilizes the Nice Classification System.
Is it permissible to use my trademark in Zambia before it is officially registered?
Trademark owners can legally use their trademark for any goods or services, even if it hasn't been registered yet.
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