What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Malawi after filing?

The application process follows these steps:

1. Application Examination:
   
   
   
   • Checking formalities
   
   
   • Classification review
   
   
   • Ensuring clarity
   
   
   • Assessing descriptiveness
   
   
   • Evaluating distinctiveness
   
   
   • Checking for deceptiveness
   
   
   • Identifying conflicts with existing registrations
   
   
   
   


2. Application Details Publication:
   
   
   
   • Trademark
   
   
   • Goods/Services
   
   
   • Application date
   
   
   • Applicant's name
   
   
   • Applicant's address
   
   
   • Application number
   
   
   • Priority claim details
   
   
   • Trademark representation
   
   
   
   


3. Final Registration