Tanzania
CLASSIFICATION
10th edition — single class application
SEARCH
Possible for word and device marks
EXAMINATION
On formal, absolute, and relative grounds
OPPOSITION PERIOD
60 days from publication date
PROTECTION TERM
7 years from filing date and renewable for periods of 10 years each
USE
Vulnerable to cancellation if mark has not been used for 3 years from filingFiling Requirements
Simply signed POA required for all of the below procedures
Filing Requirements
- Copy of priority document, if priority is claimed, simply signed, with verified English translation
Filing Requirements
- No additional documents are required
What you need to know
- Grace period of 30 days
Filing Requirements
- Certificate of change of name or address, simply signed, with verified English translation
- Latest Certificate of Registration for endorsement
- Copy of latest Certificate of Registration
Filing Requirements
- Deed of assignment, simply signed, with verified English translation
- Original Certificate of Registration for endorsement
- Copy of latest Certificate of Registration
Filing Requirements
- Certificate or Extract from the Commercial Register, notarized
Filing Requirements
- License agreement, simply signed, with verified English translation
- Statutory declaration and statement of case, simply signed, with verified English translation
What you need to know
- Separate POAs are required from licencor and licensee
EQUIVALENT SEARCH
Patent applications and patents may be searched by title, patentee name and PCT number at the patent office
EXAMINATION
As to form, absolute novelty is required
PUBLICATION
Applications are published after grant within three months from date of notification
OPPOSITION
90 days from publication in the IP Bulletin issued by the Patent Office
ANNUITIES
Maintenance fees are payable annuallyFiling Requirements
Simply signed POA required for all of the below procedures
Filing Requirements
- Specification, claims and abstract in English
- Formal drawings, if applicable
- International patent classification
- Deed of assignment
- Priority document with verified English translation
Filing Requirements
- Certified copy of the certificate of incorporation or extract from the commercial register
Filing Requirements
- Deed of assignment, simply signed
Filing Requirements
- Certificate of merger, simply signed
Filing Requirements
- License agreement, simply signed
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