Botswana (BW)

As Office of a Designated Contracting Party

Republication	The Office republishes notifications of international registration, subsequent designation or renewal received from the International Bureau.
Examination Procedure	Absolute and relative grounds.
Opposition Procedure	Refusal can be based on opposition. Three months from the date of publication in the National Trademark Journal.
Time Limit for Responding to Provisional Refusal	Two months from the date of notification by the Office.
Administrative and judicial remedies in case of refusal issued by the Office	Trademarks Tribunal (Registrar's Office) Appeal the decision of Registrar to the Minister of Trade and Industry Appeal the decision of the Minister to the High Court of Botswana

Last updated on: 06 September 2012