ZAMBIA
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, Nice Classification;
Single class;
Services cannot be registered.
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
Renewal
7 years from the filing date (or, if priority is claimed, from the priority date) and every 14 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 claims;
Designation in ARIPO patent;
PCT national phase or via ARIPO regional phase;
Patents of Addition.
Types of Patent
Patents are granted for 16 years from the date of filing, and this term may be extended for one further period of up to five years on the ground of inadequate remuneration, and in exceptional circumstances a period of up to ten years.
International Arrangements
Duration
Convention priority may be claimed.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable annually, on the 3rd and each subsequent anniversary of the filing date.
design information
Types of Design
International Arrangements
Convention priority may be claimed.
See also ARIPO designs.
Duration
Registered designs are valid for an initial term of five years from the filing date, which term is renewable for two further terms of five years each.
Renewal
Renewal fees are payable on the 5th and 10th anniversaries of the filing date.
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