General Information:

Classification : International; single-class filing

Claiming priority under Paris Convention: 10 years No.

Registrable: Trademarks, service marks, certification marks, defensive marks.

Time from filing to registration : 24 months.

Registration Duration : 10 years from filing date.

Publication : After acceptance, in the Journal.

Opposition Period : 2 months.

Renewal Application: Within 6 months before expiry.

Use: Non-use for 5 years following application or any consecutive 5 years period makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation; it is possible to file an intent-to-use application in Namibia.