Namibia

TRADEMARKS

Types of trademark registrable

“Mark” includes a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral or any combination thereof or a container for goods

International and Regional Arrangements

Namibia is a party to the Paris Convention and Madrid Agreement

Documents required for trademark registration

  1. Power of Attorney (Simply Signed)

Renewals

  1. Valid for ten (10) years from the registration or filing date

Documents required for assignment

  1. Assignment Agreement (Simply Signed)
  2. Power of Assignment of assignor (Simply Signed)
  3. Power of Attorney of assignee (Simply Signed)

Documents required for license

  1. License Agreement (Simply Signed)
  2. Power of Attorney of Licensor (Simply Signed)
  3. Power of Attorney of Licensee (Simply Signed)

Documents required for change of name/address

  1. Document of proof (simply signed)
  2. Power of Attorney (simply signed)

PATENTS

Documents required for Non-PCT Patent Registration

  1. Power of Attorney
  2. Original Specifications
  3. Original Drawings

Documents required for assignment/ license

  1. Deed of assignment
  2. Power of Attorney – assignor and assignee/ licensor and licensee

Documents required for change of name/address

  1. Power of Attorney

Certified copy of Change of Name Document.