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A landmark ruling confirms that ARIPO trademarks have no legal effect in Tanzania unless the Banjul Protocol is domesticated into national law.

The Zanzibar Industrial Property Office (ZIPO) has officially announced increased fees affecting various intellectual property matters, including trade marks and patents.

The Fair Competition Commission in Tanzania has issued a significant clarification regarding trade mark recordal applications, establishing that only Tanzanian national registrations will be accepted as valid basis for recordals.

Mainland Tanzania has introduced a compulsory trade mark recordal regime that affects all trade marked goods imported into the country...

In June 2021, Parliament passed the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Act, 2021, which Act proposes amendments to various pieces of legislation, including the Trade and Services Marks Act...

In November 2018, Yimei Hotel Management (Shenzhen) Limited ("the Applicant") applied to register trade mark no. ZN/S/2018/461 as a service mark in class 43.

Starting 1 December 2025, anyone bringing goods into Tanzania (mainland) will need to record all related trade marks with the Fair Competition Commission ("FCC").

Despite the United Republic of Tanzania – which comprises Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar – frequently stating that innovation is a key driver of economic development and exceeding expectations for its innovation development ...

On 1 September 2025, the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice announcing the implementation of...

In a significant ruling, the Tanzanian Court of Appeal—the highest court for both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar—held that trade marks registered through ARIPO are unenforceable in Tanzania.

Zanzibar's Business and Property Registration Agency (BPRA) recently introduced several changes to its practice, which are set to have an impact on the country's IP landscape.

Tanzania has enacted sweeping reforms to its intellectual property framework through the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2026, formally recognizing ARIPO registrations and introducing protection for collective marks, certification marks, and well-known trade marks. The amendments provide retrospective recognition of ARIPO trade mark, patent and design registrations dating back to 1999, while expanding the scope of registrable marks to include non-traditional forms such as 3D marks, colours, and

An article on December 29, 2023, in the Daily News reported that Tanzania has gained international recognition for its efforts to bolster its capacity to administer justice and handle disputes in the realm of IP.

Dentons EALC East African Law Chambers recently successfully represented JCDecaux SA in its trademark infringement suit at the Commercial Division of the High Court of Tanzania against a local company, JP Decaux Tanzania Limited for infringement of its trademark JCDecaux.

The protection of trade marks can be an important step for brand owners with many advantages. In this article, we look at the benefits of registering

For the first time, on 4 February, 2021, the High Court of Tanzania (Commercial Division) has issued a decision concerning the protection of well-known trademarks, against infringing company names registered by third parties ...

IP development in Tanzania has seen significant strides in recent years, reflecting the country's growing recognition of the importance of IP in fostering innovation, creativity, and economic growth.