Registry Visit
In July 2019, Adams & Adams partner, Eugene Honey and Trade
Mark Administrator, Shakes Mashaba travelled to Gaborone to visit
our Associate Office, as well as the Companies and Intellectual
Property Authority (CIPA) at its premises in the new central
business district.
They met with the Registrar, Mr. Tim Moalusi, to discuss
Registry operations and outstanding matters. Mr. Moalusi provided
an update on the digitisation implementation, which has experienced
delays. He further advised that they were in the process of
reviewing their legislation and the possible setting up of a
tribunal to deal with IP issues.
Anti-counterfeiting: Customs Training
During February 2019, our anti-counterfeit team travelled to
Gaborone for strategic discussions and meetings with officials from
Botswana Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA).
Discussions included a change in mandate with regards to
anti-counterfeiting enforcement in Botswana and assisting
