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Trademarks
Trademark Search
Availability and registrability search in respect of a single trademark in the trademark registry in Malawi
Trademarks
Trademark Registration
Application for a trademark in one class.The procedure for registering a trademark in Malawi is as follows:1. Conduct a search to ensure a trademark is available. 2. If available, prepare an application to register a trademark together with Power of Attorney, representation of the word mark or device mark. 3. Formal filing receipt issued within 2 weeks. 4. Examination process continues, Notice of Acceptance issued within 2 to 3 weeks.5. File a proof of advertisement, trademark advertised in the Gazette for a period of 2 months.6. If no opposition raised for a period of 2 months, certificate of registration is issued.Minimum period from application to certificate of registration: 3 monthsMaximum period from application to certificate of registration (no opposition): 4 months
Trademarks
Trademark Renewal
Renewal of Trademark in once class:Process:1. File application to renew trademark (together with Power of Attorney).2. Renewal certificate issued, 2 - 6 weeks.
Trademarks
Recordal of Assignment
Process:1. File an application of assignment, supported by the deed of assignment and Power of Attorney.2. Assignment certificate issued.
Trademarks
Change of Name/Address
Trademarks
ARIPO Trademark Registration
Application for a trademark in one class.
The procedure for registering a trademark under the Banjul Protocol using ARIPO is the following countries is as follows:
Botswana, Cape Verde, Kingdom of Eswatini, The Gambia, Kingdom of Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe
1. Search is conducted in ARIPO internal database only and not in the registry of each member state of the Banjul Protocol
2. If available, prepare an application to register a trademark together with Power of Attorney, representation of the word mark or device mark. 3. Examination process continues, Notice of Acceptance issued.4. File a proof of advertisement, trademark advertised in the Gazette.5. If no opposition raised, certificate of registration is issued.
Minimum period from application to certificate of registration: 3 months
Maximum period from application to certificate of registration (no opposition): 12 months.In the event that a registry from a designated state does not respond to the trademark application within 12 months, it is deemed to have been approved and a trademark certificate shall be issued by ARIPO
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Company Incorporation
incorporation of a company limited by shares, providing registered address, acting as local director for a period of 3 months and holding shares on trust for a period of 3 months.
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Will Drafting
Drafting of a will in accordance with the Laws of Malawi or English Law.
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Conveyancing
Preparation of sale agreement - USD800Conveyancing - 1% of the sale / purchase price of the propertyDisbursements include: various filing fees, registration fees, and stamp duty of 1.5% of the value of the property
Trademarks
ARIPO Trademark Opposition - Counter Statement
Lodging counter statement in opposition to opposing action:professional fees - USD2,000official fees - USD100disbursements - USD269courier - USD30Total: USD2,399
Trademarks
ARIPO Trademark Opposition
Filing a notice of oppositionprofessional fees USD1,000official fees USD330disbursements USD130courier USD30Total: USD1,490
