Basic Information
Continent: Africa
Capital: Gaborone
Multi-class filing is possible.
Registration is granted for a period of 10 years and is renewable for periods of 10 years
Examination is conducted on absolute and relative grounds
Opposition period – Three months from the date of publication.
Registration Timeline – Approximately 12 months
Classification: NICE
Conventions
Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances
Berne Convention
Hague Agreement
Madrid Protocol
Marrakesh VIP Treaty
Paris Convention
Patent Cooperation Treaty
WIPO Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
Requirements
New Applications
– Simply signed Power of attorney
– Certified copy of priority document, if priority is claimed
Renewal
– Simply signed Power of attorney
– Copy of trademark registration certificate
Assignment
– Simply signed Power of attorney from the Assignee
– Assignment Deed signed by both the parties
– Copy of trademark registration certificate
Change of Name / Address
– Simply signed Power of attorney stating the new name / address
– Copy of change of name / address document
– Copy of trademark registration certificate