Trademark Registration in Zimbabwe
Protect your brand name, logo, and slogan with Zimbabwe IP Office registration — conflict search, Nice class selection, and application lodgement handled by J&H.
- Pre-filing trademark search and conflict analysis
- Nice classification advice for your goods or services
- Zimbabwe IP Office application preparation and lodgement
- Renewal tracking before your mark expires
- Guidance on opposition, infringement, and brand enforcement
Our Process
Brand & Search
We review your word mark, logo, or combined mark and run a conflict search against existing Zimbabwe registrations.
Class Selection
We confirm the correct Nice classes for your products or services so your protection matches how you trade.
IP Office Lodgement
Your application, specimens, and fees are prepared and filed with the Zimbabwe Intellectual Property Office.
Certificate & Renewal
We track examination, respond to office actions where needed, and remind you before renewal deadlines.
Service Packages
Choose the level of support that fits your business. Every package is quoted individually — request a personalised quote with no obligation.
Search
Personalised quote
Conflict check before you invest in a full application.
- Identical and similar mark search
- Written search opinion
- Class recommendation summary
- Email support
Registration
Personalised quote
Full new trademark application — most popular for brands launching in Zimbabwe.
- Pre-filing search included
- Nice class selection
- IP Office application lodgement
- Filing confirmation & tracking
- Renewal reminder setup
Portfolio
Personalised quote
Multiple marks, classes, or renewal plus enforcement guidance.
- Up to 3 marks or class bundles
- Priority examination request where eligible
- Opposition or infringement advisory call
- Dedicated IP consultant
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I register as a trademark in Zimbabwe?+
You can register distinctive words, logos, slogans, and combined marks used in trade. Generic or purely descriptive terms without acquired distinctiveness are usually refused — we advise during the search stage.
How long does trademark registration take?+
Full registration typically takes 12–18 months from lodgement, depending on examination queues and whether office actions arise. Your filing date establishes priority once accepted.
What are Nice classes?+
Nice classes group goods and services into international categories. Your application must specify the classes where you use or intend to use the mark. We map your business activities to the correct classes to avoid gaps in protection.
Do I need a company registration before applying?+
Individuals and companies can apply. Many clients register their company first, then protect the trading name and logo. We can handle both in parallel if you are still incorporating.
How long does trademark protection last?+
Registration is renewable every 10 years in Zimbabwe. We send renewal reminders and can lodge renewals so your mark does not lapse.
Can you help if someone copies my brand?+
Yes. We advise on cease-and-desist letters, opposition proceedings, and enforcement options available under Zimbabwe IP law, in coordination with legal counsel where litigation is required.
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