MALAWI
Lysaght offers a complete IP service in this jurisdiction, assisting clients in the registration, renewal, recordal and enforcement of their IP rights.
trade mark information
Types of Trade Mark
Classification
International;
Single class;
Goods and services can be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Renewal
10 years from the filing date and then every 10 years thereafter.
Use Provisions
Non-use of a mark for a period of 5 years from registration renders it open to an action for cancellation by third parties.
Patent information
Substantive, with or without priority claim;
Designation in ARIPO patent;
PCT national/regional phase, either nationally or or via ARIPO regional system. Please note that, although national phase applications may be filed and accepted in Malawi, there is no guarantee that enforceable rights will be granted. Consequently, ARIPO applications designating Malawi are recommended at this time.
Types of Patent
See entry for ARIPO.
International Arrangements
Duration
See entry for ARIPO.
Renewal
See entry for ARIPO.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed;
See also ARIPO designs.
Duration
Designs are registered for a period of five years, renewable for two further five year periods.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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