Zimbabwe
Answer ... Border protection, interdict, seizure of counterfeit goods and damages.
Zimbabwe
Answer ... The law does not specifically recognise dilution; however, depending on the circumstances, the remedies available will be the same as those for any trademark infringement action.
Zimbabwe
Answer ... Yes: the common law action in delict of passing off.
Zimbabwe
Answer ... File an application with the IP Tribunal at the High Court or have a summons issued by the High Court.
Zimbabwe
Prior use: The mark was used by the defendant prior to registration of the plaintiff’s registration.
Removal for non-use: The mark has not been used by the owner for a continuous period of five years, calculated two months prior to filing of the action, and should thus be removed for non-use;
The registrar erred in registering the mark, as it is not distinctive or creative, but merely descriptive; or
The mark is being used in an entirely different, unrelated class of goods or services, which will cause no confusion for consumers.
Zimbabwe
Answer ... A decision of the registrar may be appealed by filing a notice of appeal with the IP Tribunal. A decision of the IP Tribunal may be appealed by filing a notice of appeal with the Supreme Court.
