Intellectual Property

Botswana

Independent Republic within the Commonwealth.

Own laws

Yes

Extension

Patents: Independent registration only.

EP(UK): No

Trade marks: Independent registration only.

Designs: Transitional arrangements ceased August 26 1998.

Conventions

Berne Convention
Hague Agreement
Madrid Protocol
Paris Convention
PCT
WCT
WIPO
Convention
WPPT

Administration

Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of the Registrar of Companies,
Business Names, Trade Marks, Patents and Designs

P.O. Box 102
Gaborone

Telephone: (267) 3188 754