What You Need to Know About Plant Breeders’ Rights in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, Plant Breeders’ Rights are governed by the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act and the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations, 1998 (Statutory Instrument 113 of 1998).
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MS celebrates World IP Day
IP lawyers from MawereSibanda attended this year’s event which was hosted by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) at the ARIPO headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe: WIPO Patent Drafting Course for African Patent Agents
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) organised a patent drafting course for African patent agents with the assistance of the Japan Patent Office. The course was held at ARIPO and officially opened on 4 September 2017.
International Trademark Association (INTA) CEO Visits Harare, Zimbabwe
On the 26th June 2017, the International Trademark Association (INTA) CEO, Mr Etienne Sanz de Acedo visited Harare, Zimbabwe.
Pre-Trademark Application Steps For Brand Owners
Here are five steps you should consider taking before making a trademark application in Zimbabwe.
Basic Guide to Trademark Applications in Zimbabwe
A step-by-step guide to registering a trademark in Zimbabwe.
The Madrid Protocol & Zimbabwe: Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe published the Madrid Protocol Regulations on the 13th March 2017. Here are some commonly asked questions regarding the Madrid System in Zimbabwe.
5 Things To Consider When Branding Your Product or Service
A trade mark must be capable of distinguishing the goods or services in relation to which the mark is used or proposed to be used, from the same kind of goods or services connected in the course of trade with any other person.
5 Tips to Avoid Copyright Infringement Online
In Zimbabwe, copyright exists without registration provided that the right exists within the provisions of the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act [Chapter 26:05] (the Act). Once it is established that the work concerned falls within the parameters of copyright protection, the copyright owner does not need to take a further step. Works which are eligible […]
Warning: Do This Before Sharing High Value Business Information
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is an effective way of protecting a company’s confidential information. The uses of an NDA for a business are varied, including the protection of trade secrets, business ideas, customer information and technical know-how.