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Trademark Registration in Botswana country-flag-BW

Trademark registration in Botswana with local representation coordinated for you. Trusted by 12,000+ businesses and with over 25,000 trademarks handled since 2014, iGERENT prepares your CIPA application and follows it through examination, publication and registration. The price shown covers the application. If the trademark is accepted, a final registration fee may apply. See the FAQs below for details.

Starting From US$ 1300

Official fees included

What You Need to Know

RATED

RATED

4.8 / 5

100 Verified Reviews
ESTIMATED TIME

ESTIMATED TIME

~ 24 Months

For straightforward cases
VALIDITY

VALIDITY

10 Years

Renewable indefinitely
INCLUDED

INCLUDED

Local Counsel

Coordinated with trusted attorneys

Check potential conflicts before paying for publication and registration. A similar earlier mark could lead to an objection or opposition as your application progresses.

Trademark Registration in Botswana: Common Questions

Learn how trademark registration in Botswana works, from filing with CIPA to publication, opposition and payment for the registration certificate.

Expand iconCollapse iconHow Much Does it Cost to Register a Trademark in Botswana?

The cost to register a trademark in Botswana is US$ 1300 for the first class, plus US$ 350 for each additional class.
This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

In Botswana, a final registration fee of US$ 100 applies for the first class and US$ 100 for each additional class. This payment will only be due in case of successful registration.

When you register your trademark with iGERENT, our team handles everything for you: from preparing and filing your application to tracking progress and updating you at every step.

You’ll benefit from:

  • A dedicated trademark consultant to guide you throughout the process
  • Complete management of forms, filings, and communications with the trademark office
  • Transparent pricing, with no hidden costs or surprise add-ons

With iGERENT, your trademark registration in Botswana is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

Expand iconCollapse iconWhy and How Should I register a Trademark in Botswana?

To obtain effective protection for your brand in Botswana, your trademark must be registered. Without registration, enforcing your rights and stopping infringement is much more complicated and uncertain.

You can protect a trademark in Botswana in two ways:

  • By filing a local trademark application before the Ministry of Trade and Industry, also known as MTI, or
  • By filing through the **African Regional Industrial Property Organization (ARIPO), under the Banjul Protocol, which allows you to protect your trademark in Botswana and several other African countries through a single regional filing.

If you register a combined trademark (word + logo), the exclusive right is limited to the exact configuration as filed. If you plan to use the word element and logo separately, it is advisable to file separate applications for each distinctive element.

Expand iconCollapse iconWhat Documents are Required for Trademark Registration in Botswana?

To register a trademark in Botswana, you will generally need to provide:

  • The name or logo you want to register
  • The applicant’s details

No documents are necessary.

If any additional information or country-specific formalities apply, your iGERENT consultant will confirm the exact requirements and guide you through each step.

Expand iconCollapse iconHow Long Does it Take to Register a Trademark in Botswana?

The average timeframe to register a trademark in Botswana is around 24 months.

This is an estimate for straightforward cases and may vary depending on the particularities of each application and whether it is filed locally or via ARIPO.

Expand iconCollapse iconWhat Happens after the Trademark Registration Process in Botswana is Completed?

Once registered through the local trademarks office, a Botswana trademark has:

  • A validity period of 10 years from the application date.

The registration can then be:

  • Renewed indefinitely in successive 10-year periods.

You may request renewal:

  • Within six (6) months before the expiry date.

If your trademark has already expired, a grace period for late renewal may still be available upon payment of a fine, but this is subject to the local authority’s criteria.

Expand iconCollapse iconCan I Oppose Someone Else’s Trademark Application in Botswana?

Yes. If a third party attempts to register a trademark that includes elements that could be considered similar to your registered mark in connection with similar goods or services, you have the right to oppose the application on the grounds of confusing similarity.

The likelihood of success will always depend on the facts of the case, including the degree of similarity between the marks and the overlap between the goods or services.

DIY vs. Professional Trademark Registration in Botswana

Filing yourself in Botswana can work in simple cases. For anything more complex, professional help can save time, budget, and headaches.

Managing a Trademark Filing with CIPA Yourself

Managing a Trademark Filing with CIPA Yourself

  • You must identify the applicant, represent the mark and list the goods or services in the appropriate Nice classes.
  • You must appoint a local agent if your principal place of business is outside Botswana.
  • You must pay the application fee, then handle the separate publication and registration payments when requested.
  • You must monitor the three-month opposition period after publication and respond if your application is challenged.
  • You may need to compare a national CIPA application with an ARIPO filing if you seek protection in other African countries.
Professional Trademark Registration in Botswana

Professional Trademark Registration in Botswana

  • We help define the applicant details, mark, classes and goods or services.
  • We coordinate the national application and the local agent required for eligible foreign applicants.
  • We track examination, publication, the opposition period and the payment due at each stage.
  • We explain the CIPA and ARIPO routes when your plans extend beyond Botswana.
  • If an objection or opposition arises, we explain your options and can coordinate a response as a separate service. A professional review of earlier rights is also available separately.

Why Do Businesses Choose iGERENT?

Straightforward, hassle-free services designed to make intellectual property easier for your business. We strive to make it easy.

Expert Agents
Expert Agents

You work with one dedicated specialist who guides you through the process, answers your questions, and coordinates the next steps for your case.

Worldwide Coverage
Worldwide Coverage

Whether you need assistance in one country or several, we help coordinate filings and IP work across 180+ jurisdictions through trusted local professionals.

No Hidden Charges
No Hidden Charges

You receive clear, competitive pricing before moving forward, with fixed quotes that help you understand the full cost from the start.

Free Consultation
Free Consultation

Our team can review your needs, explain the available options, and help you understand the next steps before you decide.

Start Your Trademark Application in Botswana

We’ll manage the application and keep you informed through examination, publication and registration.

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