Trademarks: Malawi
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention
Classification : International Classification; Single-Class Filings.
What is Registrable : Trademarks, Certification Marks, Series Marks & Defensive Marks.
What is Not Registrable : Service Marks.
Priority under Paris Convention : Yes
Time Frame for Registration : 12-18 Months
Registration Term : 7 Years
Renewal Term : 14 Years
Cancellation : Yes – non-use for 5 years following registration makes the mark vulnerable for cancellation.
Marking Requirements : None
Assignments - Must Assignments be recorded ? Yes
Filing Requirements
Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Prints of the Mark & list of Goods.
- Certified copy of Priority document (if claimed).
Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
Assignment Recordal Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Deed of Assignment.
License Recordal Requirements
- Powers of Attorney simply signed from the proprietor and licensee.
- Declaration and Statement of Case.
- License Agreement.
Change of Name/Address Requirements
- Power of Attorney simply signed.
- Certificate of Change of Name and/or Address.