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Start a Business
Pre-Incorporation
Starting a Business in Botswana
Who can register
Selecting the right entity
Rules For Reserving A Name
Company Secretaries
Companies
Reserve a Company Name
Register a Private Company
Register a Public Company
Register a Company Limited By Guarantee
Register a Close Company
Register an External Company
Business Names
Reserve a Business Name
Register a Business Name
Post-Incorporation
Closing a company
Company liquidation and judicial management
Cessation of business name
Restoration
IP Protection
Intellectual Property
What is IP
Registering a trademark
Grant of Patent
Registration traditional knowledge and handicrafts
Registration of industrial design
Registration Geographical Indication
Layout Designs of Integrated circuits
Grant of Utility Model Certificate
Copyright Protection
What is copyright
Copyright protection in Botswana
Recordal of Works
Authentication of Works
Levy on Technical Devices Fund
Collective management of rights
Compliance
Maintain Company or business
Appointing a company secretary
Holding annual general meetings
Annual Returns
IP Compliance
IP infringements
Copyright compliance
Enforcement rights
Complaints and resolutions
The copyright arbitration panel
Quick Links
Forms & Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
CIPA Policies
CIPA Acts
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Post Incorporation/Maintenance User Guides
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A brand/logo that is officially registered is legally protected and is safeguarded against others using the same or similar mark without authorisation. Email ip@cipa.co.bw to find out how to register and protect your brand.
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