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it is a distinctive sign or name, which identifies certain goods or services of one producer from those of
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Registering a Trade Mark
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Registration of a trade mark is done in accordance with the Trade Marks Act [chapter 26:04] and Trade
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Marks Regulations [2005].

First, an application for registration of a trade mark must be filed with the national trade mark office,
which in this case is the Zimbabwe Intellectual Property Office.
The application must contain 10 clear reproductions of the mark filed for registration, including any Current Projects
colours, forms, devices or three-dimensional features.
The application must also contain a list of goods or services to which the mark would apply. The mark Computerization - E-filing
must fulfil certain conditions in order to be protected as a trade mark or service mark.
It must be distinctive, so that consumers can distinguish it as identifying a particular product, as well as
from other trademarks identifying other products. It must neither mislead nor deceive customers or
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Finally, the rights applied for cannot be the same as, or similar to, rights already granted to another
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Trade marks promote initiative and enterprise worldwide by rewarding the owners of the trademarks with
recognition and financial profit..
Trade mark protection hinders the efforts of unfair competitors, such as counterfeiters, to use similar Important Links
distinctive signs to market inferior or different products or services.
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possible conditions, thereby facilitating international trade.
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Trade marks can identify the commercial source of goods or services
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How is a trademark registered at ZIPO ?
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Lodge Form T.M 5, 10 identical logos & US$200.00 with ZIPO.
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Applicant meets official objections if applicable.

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Advertise mark in the Trade Marks Journal at a fee.
Opposition period of two months from date of advert.
Request for Sealing (US$80.00) within 2 months from date of advertisement.
Renew the trade mark after every ten years at the prevailing fees
Restore the mark within three years from date of last renewal
Re-apply for the trade mark outside three years of restoration

NB. Registered trade marks can be assigned in part or outright to registered users upon agreed
terms.
Goods specifications can also be changed during the lifespan of the trade marks

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