Trademarks - Filing Requirements


Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: all required documents should be filed before the publication of the mark.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Kindly note that service marks cannot be registered in Malawi.

Renewal Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Assignment Requirements
  • Power of attorney signed by the assignee.
  • Deed of assignment document signed by the assignor and assignee.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Merger Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Merger agreement document signed by both parties.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Official document attesting change.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed

License Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • License agreement document signed by both parties.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.