End-to-End Trademark Registration in Malawi

Stress-free trademark filing service in Malawi: we draft, file, and track your trademark application. No guesswork, no bureaucratic hurdles, just clear protection with one dedicated consultant and transparent pricing.

Quick Turnaround

Experts agents

Transparent prices

Start Your Trademark Registration in Malawi

Share your brand details to sart the trademark registration process in Malawi. A dedicated agent will guide you from start to finish.

FromUS$ 3120

All fees included

DIY vs. Professional Trademark Registration in Malawi

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

Do-It-Yourself Trademark Filing in Malawi

You must understand all forms, legal terms, and office guidelines on your own.
Choosing classes and wording goods/services incorrectly can cause delays, refusals, or weak protection.
If objections arrive, you have to read, interpret, and respond by yourself under strict deadlines.
You alone monitor status, deadlines, and correspondence, and you start from scratch each time you move into a new country.
Initial fees may look cheaper, but refilings, fixing mistakes, and hiring mandatory local agents can quickly increase the real cost.

Professional Trademark Registration in Malawi

We handle the legal and procedural details for you, reducing the risk of avoidable refusals and office actions.
Our team helps you select the right classes, draft goods/services correctly, and address use requirements from the start.
We review examiner reports, explain their impact in plain language, and prepare or coordinate strong responses on your behalf.
Your dedicated contact tracks every deadline and status update and coordinates trusted local counsel in each country.
You benefit from clear, upfront pricing and a global network of local partners, so you don’t have to search for or manage foreign attorneys yourself.

Why do brand owners prefer us?

Straightforward hassle free services. We strive to make it easy.

Expert Agents

An IP consultant will be assigned to you, through whom you will be able to request all your IP services

Worldwide Services

Regardless of the amount of countries you need assistance in, we will be able to cover it. We work in over 180 jurisdictions

No Hidden Charges

All prices are clear and without hidden costs. We have competitive and straightforward pricing

Free Consultation

Our team is standing by to clarify any questions you may have regarding trademarks and IP in any country of the world

Frequently Asked Questions

Why and How Should I register a Trademark in Malawi?

In Malawi, rights over a trademark arise from use: they belong to the person or company that first uses the mark in the country. To rely on an unregistered mark, that use should be substantial and longstanding.

However, in practice it is highly advisable to register your trademark. Registration helps:

Establish a presumption of ownership in your favor.
Prevent others from using the same or a similar mark or claiming it as their own.
Strengthen your position in case of future disputes or infringement actions.

You can obtain protection:

Through local registration before the Department of the Registrar General, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in Malawi; and/or
Regionally, via the African Regional Industrial Property Organization (ARIPO) under the Banjul Protocol, which allows one application to cover Malawi and several other African countries.

If you file a combined trademark (word + logo), your rights will cover the mark exactly as registered. If you want independent protection for the word alone or the figurative element alone, it is wise to file separate applications for those elements.

How Much Does it Cost to Register a Trademark in Malawi?

The cost to register a trademark in Malawi is US$ 3120 for the first class, plus US$ 2700 for each additional class. This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

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 Malawi is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

What Documents are Required for Trademark Registration in Malawi?

To file a trademark in Malawi, no supporting documents are required beyond the application itself and the information about the owner and the mark.

How Long Does it Take to Register a Trademark in Malawi?

A straightforward trademark application in Malawi usually takes around 7 months from filing to registration. This is an estimated timeframe and can vary depending on any objections or administrative delays.

What Happens after the Trademark Registration Process in Malawi is Completed?

Once your trademark is registered in Malawi:

The initial validity is seven (7) years from the registration date.
After that first period, it can be renewed for further periods of fourteen (14) years each.
There is no limit to the number of times a trademark can be renewed.
Renewal must be requested within the six (6) months prior to the renewal date.

As long as you renew on time, your rights can continue indefinitely.

Can I Oppose Someone Else’s Trademark Application in Malawi?

Yes. If a third party files a trademark that includes a primary or distinctive part of your mark for similar goods or services, you may oppose the application based on confusing similarity.

Opposition actions must be filed within two (2) months from the publication date of the conflicting trademark in the local gazette. The chances of success will depend on the specific circumstances and the evidence supporting your earlier rights.

Is Trademark Use Required to Maintain Registration in Malawi?

Use is not required to file or obtain registration of a trademark in Malawi. Prior use, however, can be very helpful to:

Show that the mark has acquired distinctiveness,
And thereby overcome an objection for lack of distinctiveness.

After registration, if the trademark is not used for five (5) consecutive years, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use brought by third parties.

Why Should I Trust iGERENT's Trademark Registration Service in Malawi?

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Malawi means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.