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.
The most important amendment is arguably the
introduction of an online registration system. It
aims to accelerate application proceedings, although this may take
a while to be fully effective as it will require automating all
existing processes. Implementing a paperless office is a positive,
environmentally friendly decision.
The online registration system is available to business
entities, parties with secured transactions on movable property and
information services only, but e-filing is expected to be
introduced for trademarks soon.
