The Launch of the National Intellectual Property Policy Malawi launched the National Intellectual Property Policy in May 2019. The Policy forms part of the government’s Growth and Development Strategy III, which has identified industrialisation and the structural...
The National Intellectual Property Policy was launched in Malawi in May 2019. The Policy is part of the Malawian government’s Growth and Development Strategy III, which has identified industrialisation and the structural transformation of the economy as a key priority area essential to maintaining long-term growth and economic development.
In terms of Malawi’s new Trademarks Act, it is compulsory to file a declaration of intention to use at the time of filing an application. We therefore suggest that all new applications be accompanied by a declaration of intention to use, in order to avoid problems when filing an application.
On 25 September 2018, the World Intellectual Property Organisation reported that Malawi deposited its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol. This makes Malawi the 102nd member of the Madrid System.
Considering its antiquated trade mark legislation, last year Malawi passed the Trademarks Bill, 2017. On 24 January 2018, the Bill was assented to by the President and on 2 February 2018 the Trademarks Act no.2 of 2018 (hereinafter the “New Act”) was published. The...
Llilongwe Adams & Adams representatives travelled to Lilongwe, Malawi in order to visit our Associate office, and meet with members of the Registry, including the Deputy Registrar, Mr Chiku Namelo and Mr Chifwayi MK Chirambo, the Principal Assistant Registrar...
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