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Availability and registrability search in respect of a single trademark in the trademark registry in Malawi

Application for a trademark in one class.The procedure for registering a trademark in Malawi is as follows:1. Conduct a search to ensure a trademark is available. 2. If available, prepare an application to register a trademark together with Power of Attorney, representation of the word mark or device mark. 3. Formal filing receipt issued within 2 weeks. 4. Examination process continues, Notice of Acceptance issued within 2 to 3 weeks.5. File a proof of advertisement, trademark advertised in the Gazette for a period of 2 months.6. If no opposition raised for a period of 2 months, certificate of registration is issued.Minimum period from application to certificate of registration: 3 monthsMaximum period from application to certificate of registration (no opposition): 4 months

Process:1. File an application of assignment, supported by the deed of assignment and Power of Attorney.2. Assignment certificate issued.

Application for a trademark in one class. The procedure for registering a trademark under the Banjul Protocol using ARIPO is the following countries is as follows: Botswana, Cape Verde, Kingdom of Eswatini, The Gambia, Kingdom of Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe 1. Search is conducted in ARIPO internal database only and not in the registry of each member state of the Banjul Protocol 2. If available, prepare an application to register a trademark together with Power of Attorney, representation of the word mark or device mark. 3. Examination process continues, Notice of Acceptance issued.4. File a proof of advertisement, trademark advertised in the Gazette.5. If no opposition raised, certificate of registration is issued. Minimum period from application to certificate of registration: 3 months Maximum period from application to certificate of registration (no opposition): 12 months.In the event that a registry from a designated state does not respond to the trademark application within 12 months, it is deemed to have been approved and a trademark certificate shall be issued by ARIPO

incorporation of a company limited by shares, providing registered address, acting as local director for a period of 3 months and holding shares on trust for a period of 3 months.

Drafting of a will in accordance with the Laws of Malawi or English Law.

Preparation of sale agreement - USD800Conveyancing - 1% of the sale / purchase price of the propertyDisbursements include: various filing fees, registration fees, and stamp duty of 1.5% of the value of the property

Application for a trademark in one class.The procedure for registering a trademark under the Banjul Protocol using ARIPO is the following countries is as follows:Botswana, Cape Verde, Kingdom of Eswatini, The Gambia, Kingdom of Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe1. Search is conducted in ARIPO internal database only and not in the registry of each member state of the Banjul Protocol2. If available, prepare an application to register a trademark together with Power of Attorney, representation of the word mark or device mark. 3. Examination process continues, Notice of Acceptance issued.4. File a proof of advertisement, trademark advertised in the Gazette.5. If no opposition raised, certificate of registration is issued.Minimum period from application to certificate of registration: 3 monthsMaximum period from application to certificate of registration (no opposition): 12 months.In the event that a registry from a designated state does not respond to the trademark application within 12 months, it is deemed to have been approved and a trademark certificate shall be issued by ARIPO

Availability and registrability search in respect of a single trademark in the trademark registry in Malawi

Application for a trademark in one class.The procedure for registering a trademark in Malawi is as follows:1. Conduct a search to ensure a trademark is available. 2. If available, prepare an application to register a trademark together with Power of Attorney, representation of the word mark or device mark. 3. Formal filing receipt issued within 2 weeks. 4. Examination process continues, Notice of Acceptance issued within 2 to 3 weeks.5. File a proof of advertisement, trademark advertised in the Gazette for a period of 2 months.6. If no opposition raised for a period of 2 months, certificate of registration is issued.Minimum period from application to certificate of registration: 3 monthsMaximum period from application to certificate of registration (no opposition): 4 months

Renewal of Trademark in one class:Process:1. File application to renew trademark (together with Power of Attorney).2. Renewal certificate issued, 2 - 6 weeks.Note that the proprietor of a trademark has six months from date of expiry to renew the said mark, otherwise it can be registered by someone else.

Process:1. File an application of assignment, supported by the deed of assignment and Power of Attorney.2. Assignment certificate issued.

Recordal of Change of Name/Address

Availability and registrability search in respect of a single trademark in the Malawi Trademarks Registry

Renewal of Trademark in once class:Process:1. File application to renew trademark (together with Power of Attorney).2. Renewal certificate issued, 2 - 6 weeks.

Recordal of Change of Name/Address

Lodging counter statement in opposition to opposing action:professional fees - USD2,000official fees - USD100disbursements - USD269courier - USD30Total: USD2,399

Filing a notice of oppositionprofessional fees USD1,000official fees USD330disbursements USD130courier USD30Total: USD1,490