Completing Form No TM 7: How to Complete a Renewal Notice in Namibia

Do you want to know about a trademark Renewal Notice in Namibia. If you have registered a trade mark in Namibia, you are required to renew it every ten years. To do so, you need to complete Trademark Form No. TM 7, which is a Renewal Notice.

How To Complete The Renewal Notice In Namibia.

Step 1: Fill in the Reference Number, Registration Number and Filing Date

The first section of Form TM 7 requires you to provide the Reference Number, Registration Number, and Filing Date of your registered trade mark.

Step 2: Indicate the Classes of Goods or Services

You must indicate the Class(es) of goods or services for which your trade mark is registered.

Step 3: Indicate the Name of the Registered Owner

Provide the name of the registered owner of the trade mark.

Step 4: Check the Expiry Date of the Trade Mark

Check the expiry date of your trade mark. The renewal must be requested on or before the day of expiry, accompanied by the appropriate renewal fee.

Step 5: Re-Classify Your Goods and Services

If there have been any changes to the International Classification of goods or services, you must re-classify them when submitting the renewal application in accordance with the latest edition of the International Classification.

Step 6: Sign and Submit the Form

Finally, sign the Form TM 7 and submit it along with the renewal fee to the Registrar of Trade Marks in Namibia.

Renewing a trade mark is an important process, as it ensures that your trade mark remains protected in Namibia. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can easily complete Form TM 7 and ensure that your trade mark is renewed on time.

For more information, please refer to the website of BIPA.

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