Additional Services in Zimbabwe
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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
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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 cannot be registered in Zimbabwe?
- Marks that go against moral standards or public order
- Common or generic terms
- Names, symbols, or flags of countries, regions, nations, or international organizations
- Marks that lack distinctiveness
- Last names
- Names of geographic locations
Is the Nice Classification system used in Zimbabwe?
Yes, Zimbabwe follows the Nice Classification System. The registry office accepts descriptions for goods and services from the 10th Edition.
What are the advantages of using a trademark in Zimbabwe before filing for registration?
- Using a trademark before filing can show that it has gained distinctiveness.
- Using a trademark before filing can help counter objections based on lack of distinctiveness.
What is the website for the national trademark office in Zimbabwe?
The national office does not have an online presence.
Can a trademark application be challenged in Zimbabwe?
Here are the reasons why a trademark application might be opposed:
- Ownership rights
- Business names
- Famous or well-known trademarks
- The trademark is descriptive
- The trademark lacks distinctiveness
- The trademark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
- Registration by an agent or representative instead of the actual owner
- Company name rights
- Personal …
What types of trademarks can be registered in Zimbabwe?
- Names (with certain limitations)
- Words
- Specific three-dimensional shapes
- Logos or symbols
- Colors
- Sounds
- Unique and creative slogans
- Trade dress or packaging
- Scents or olfactory marks
- Holograms
- Tastes
- Motion
- Textures
- Collective marks
- Famous marks
- Certification marks
- Service marks
Is it lawful to use my trademark in Zimbabwe if it hasn't been registered yet?
You are allowed to use a trademark that hasn't been registered for your products or services.
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