Trademarks - Filing Requirements


Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Priority document with verified English language translation, if claimed.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: allowed within 2 months from filing date with penalty.
  • Extension of time for late filing of documents: not allowed.

Registration with Customs Duty

Notes
Registered trademarks in Zambia will be protected automatically on the borders. The Customs personnel conduct routine searches for counterfeited goods among the traders on the borders.

Renewal Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Assignment Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Deed of assignment document simply signed, with verified English language translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Merger Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Merger agreement document simply signed by both parties, with verified English language translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Certificate of change of name, with verified English language translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Certificate of change of address is not required.

License Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Declaration and statement of the case, with verified English language translation.
  • License agreement document simply signed by both parties, with verified English language translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.