Once a design is registered, protection is valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of registration, after which the registered user or the agent of the design can apply for extension for a further period of five (5) years. Where can I get the forms? Design Form No.11 What are the […]
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When a patent is granted, the patent holder or their agent is required to submit a renewal after four years from the effective date of grant. Important to note is that renewals are submitted annually for a period of 16 years. Any failure to renew within 6 months from effective date renders the patent to
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Change of ownership of a trademark is done through submission of a Notice of Assignment. Forms Lodgement Schedule – 3 copies Form TM No.16 – 2 copies (joint application by both the assignee and the assignor) Form TM No.17- 2 copies (application by either party to the assignment) Copy of Deed Assignment/Merger Fees Filing fee
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If your trademark has expired or has been removed from the register for non-renewal, you can apply for restoration of the trademark. What forms do I need? Lodgment Schedule – 3 copies Form TM No.12 – 2 copies Form TM No.13 – 2 copies (late renewal fee applicable when renewal is not effected within one
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If one changes the name of their company name and one’s trademarks were registered in the name of that company, the proprietor may apply for that change to be recorded in the register of trademarks against those registered trademarks. This request is only applicable for valid registrations that are on the register. What forms do
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If one changes their trade or business address and one’s trademarks were registered using that trade or business address but there has been no change of ownership the proprietor may apply for that change to be recorded in the register of trademarks against those registered trademarks. This request is only applicable for valid registrations that
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Registration of a trademark shall be for a period of 7 years and after that, the proprietor may renew it for further periods of 14 years, in perpetuity. To maintain a trademark, the owner or representative must file or lodge an application for renewal. Where can I get the forms? Lodgment Schedule – 3 copies
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Although International IP law is largely silent on the protection of traditional knowledge, Zambia has put in place a legal framework that seeks to protect access to, and use of, traditional knowledge, genetic resources, and expressions of folklore. The law, which is both defensive and positive in nature is known as the ‘The Protection of
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You’re responsible for defending your copyright material against infringement, i.e., you can commence an action in the subordinate court or report the matter to the Zambia Police Service Intellectual property unit.
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Copyright protection starts as soon as a work is created. In Zambia, the work is protected for the life of the author plus 50 years after death. Once the period of 50 years after the demise of the author, the work falls into public domain and anyone can use it without requirement for remuneration to
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