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Completing Form No TM 10: Application for Restoration Do you want to submit the Application for Restoration? If a registered trademark in Namibia has been removed from the register for non-renewal, the trademark owner can apply for its restoration by completing Form No. TM 10. This blog post will provide you with a step-by-step guide … Read more
Completing Form No TM 12: Application to alter or amend a Register Do you want to submit the Application to alter or amend a Register. Form No. TM 12 is used to request any alteration, amendment or revision of the trade mark register in Namibia. This form is required when there is a change in … Read more
Completing Form No TM 14: Application for Dissolution of Associated Trade Marks Have you heard about the Application for Dissolution of Associated Trade Marks. If you wish to dissolve the association between two or more trade marks registered in Namibia, you will need to complete and submit Form No. TM 14 to the Directorate of … Read more
Completing Form No TM 15: Recordal of Voluntary Licence in Namibia Do you want to know more about recordal of voluntary licence? If you are a trademark owner or licensee in Namibia, you may need to fill out Form No. TM 15 to record a voluntary license. A voluntary licence is an agreement between the … Read more
Completing Form No TM 17: Registered User Application Do you want to learn more about the Registered User Application? If you are looking to become a registered user of a trade mark in Namibia, you will need to complete Form No. TM 17. In this post, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on … Read more
Completing Form No TM 20: Application for Removal of Trade Mark How To Complete The Application for Removal of Trade Mark Do you want to submit an application for removal of Trade Mark? Filing a trademark application is a crucial step in protecting your brand in Namibia. However, sometimes trademark owners may not use their … Read more
Completing Form No TM 21: APPLICATION TO ENTER DISCLAIMER APPLICATION TO ENTER DISCLAIMER/ENDORSEMENT/REMOVAL ON TRADE MARK REGISTRATION in Namibia Are you thinking of submitting an application to enter disclaimer, endorsement or removal on trade mark registration in Namibia? If you have a registered trademark in Namibia and wish to add or remove a disclaimer or … Read more
Completing Form No TM 24: How to notify the Registrar of changes made to the rules or regulations of a certification or collective trademark Form No. TM 24 is used in Namibia to notify the Registrar of changes made to the rules or regulations of a certification or collective trademark. In this blog post, we … Read more
Completing Form No TM 25: Objection To Amend Classification Are you thinking of filing an objection to amend classification? Before a trade mark is registered, it must be classified under one or more of the 45 classes of goods and services specified by the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the … Read more
An Overview of BIPA IP Fees in Namibia Are you you trying to learn more about BIPA IP Fees in Namibia? The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) is the regulatory body responsible for administering intellectual property (IP) laws in Namibia. BIPA offers a range of IP services, including trademark registration, patent and utility model … Read more
Understanding BIPA General Industrial Property Fees in Namibia: A Comprehensive Guide Are you searching for BIPA General Industrial Property Fees in Namibia. BIPA (Business and Intellectual Property Authority) is a government agency in Namibia responsible for the registration and protection of industrial property rights, including patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. In this blog post, we … Read more
Understanding BIPA Industrial Designs Fees in Namibia If you are planning to register an industrial design in Namibia, it is important to understand the BIPA Industrial Designs Fees associated with the process. BIPA (Business and Intellectual Property Authority) regulates the industrial design registration process and charges a variety of fees for different services related to … Read more
Understanding BIPA Patent and Utility Module Fees in Namibia: A Comprehensive Guide In Namibia, individuals or businesses that want to obtain patents or utility models for their inventions are required to pay patent and utility module fees to the government. These fees are charged for different stages of the patent or utility model application process … Read more
TRADE MARKS, CERTIFICATION AND COLLECTIVE MARKS FEES If you’re looking to register trade marks or certification/collective mark in Namibia, it’s important to be aware of the fees involved. Here’s a breakdown of the fees for various applications and requests related to trade marks, certification and collective marks in Namibia: How Much Does It Cost To … Read more
BIPA Copyright Forms: Everything You Need to Know Are you searching for BIPA Copyright Forms? If you’re looking to register your creative work for copyright protection in Namibia, the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) is the place to go. BIPA provides a range of forms for various copyright-related applications. In this post, we’ll take … Read more
A Comprehensive Guide to Applying for Copyright Extracts and Consultation with BIPA CR4 Form Applying for Copyright Extracts and Consultation? If you’re interested in accessing information about copyrights, then you’re in the right place. In this blog post, we will be discussing the CR4 Application from BIPA. This form can be used to request copies … Read more
How to Amend Copyrighted Work CR3 Application from BIPA: How to Amend Copyrighted Work Are you a creator or author who needs to amend copyrighted work? The CR3 Application from BIPA (Business Intellectual Property Office) is a useful tool to help you amend your work both before and after registration. In this blog post, we … Read more
How to Apply for Addendum to a Book Copyright using BIPA CR2 Application form If you’ve published a book and need to add or update information, you may want to consider filing for an addendum to your book’s copyright. BIPA‘s CR2 Application Form is a simple and affordable way to protect your intellectual property rights. … Read more
How to Register Your Copyrighted Work In Namibia If you’re looking to register your copyrighted work in Namibia, you will need to complete and submit Form No. CR1 (CR1 form) to the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA). Here are the steps you’ll need to follow to apply for copyright registration: Fill out the application … Read more
Lodging of Annual Returns and Payment of Annual Duties: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has launched a public awareness campaign to remind business owners of Close Corporations, Companies with share capital (PTY) and Companies incorporated under Section 21 to submit their annual returns and pay annual duties … Read more