IP Fee Changes To Patents, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, And Geographical Indications

In a previous article, it was noted that on 18 April 2025 regulations were published amending intellectual property registration regulations for applications filed in Zimbabwe at the national level, Zimbabwe Intellectual Property office (ZIPO). The previous article focused on the changes for trademark registration system which is the area of IP registration most frequently used at ZIPO. This article will summarize the changes introduced for the other areas which an applicant may choose to file at ZIPO, namely, Patents, Copyright and Neighbouring Rights, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications. The IP fees are stated in United States dollars, although applicants who are resident in Zimbabwe may pay the equivalent in local Zimbabwe dollar currency.