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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Namibia

Who registers trademarks in Namibia, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in Namibia are registered with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA); the official application fee is NAD 600 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 2 months from advertisement in the Industrial Property Bulletin. A registration lasts 10 years and can be renewed. Namibia can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
BIPA
Official fee
NAD 600
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2004
Opposition
2 months from advertisement in the Industrial P…
Protection
10 years
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Namibia

Official feeAmount
Application (first class)NAD 600
Application (each additional class)NAD 480
PublicationNAD 500
Registration certificateNAD 100

Official office fees only. Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Namibia

  1. Run a similarity search on the BIPA trademark database to check the mark is available.
  2. Complete Form TM 1 (two copies) with the mark, class(es), goods or services, applicant details, address for service and a description of the mark, plus four representations of any logo.
  3. Pay the fees (cashier or EFT) and lodge the form with proof of payment at the BIPA Trademarks Office; an application number is generated on the IPAS database.
  4. An examiner issues an examination report; after the applicant responds, a Preliminary Notice of Acceptance is issued.
  5. The applicant advertises the mark in the Industrial Property Bulletin and reports the bulletin date to the examiner.
  6. If no opposition is filed within two months, the examiner issues the registration certificate.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: A BIPA trademark examiner examines each application and issues a report, which may be an absolute refusal, a conditional acceptance or a notice of acceptance. No examination time is stated.
  • Publication: Industrial Property Bulletin (published by BIPA); the applicant arranges the advertisement after preliminary acceptance.
  • Opposition period: 2 months from advertisement in the Industrial Property Bulletin.
  • Typical timeline: At least 6 months (BIPA FAQ).

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years, renewable.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Applicants must give an address for service and may act through IP agents or legal representatives; BIPA's pages do not state a specific rule for foreign applicants. Foreign owners can also reach Namibia through the Madrid System or ARIPO.
  • Language: English

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Namibia can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

Namibia is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2004). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (45 classes). One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Namibia compares

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Namibia

  • Namibia can be covered three ways: a national BIPA application, an ARIPO application under the Banjul Protocol (in force for Namibia since 14 January 2004), or a Madrid international registration (in force since 30 June 2004).
  • The applicant, not the office, arranges advertisement of the accepted mark in the Industrial Property Bulletin and must report the bulletin date to the examiner.
  • Applications are filed on paper (Form TM 1) at the Trademarks Office or a ministry regional office, and fees are paid at the cashier or by EFT.
  • Renewal is due on or before the tenth anniversary of registration; an unrenewed mark is removed from the register.
  • BIPA is a registration authority only; enforcement is the owner's responsibility.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Namibia?
BIPA's official fees are N$600 for the first class, N$480 for each additional class, N$500 for publication and N$100 for the registration certificate, so N$1,200 for a single class.
How long does trademark registration take in Namibia?
BIPA states that the process takes at least six months.
Is Namibia part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Namibia since 30 June 2004.
How long is the opposition period for trademarks in Namibia?
Two months from advertisement of the mark in the Industrial Property Bulletin.
How long does a trademark registration last in Namibia?
Ten years, renewable indefinitely for further ten-year periods on payment of the renewal fee.