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

The application process follows these steps:

1. Examination of the trademark application for:
   
   
   
   • formal requirements
   
   
   • classification
   
   
   • clarity
   
   
   • descriptiveness
   
   
   • distinctiveness
   
   
   • deceptiveness
   
   
   • conflicts with existing registrations
   
   
   
   


2. Publication of the application details, including:
   
   
   
   • trademark
   
   
   • applicant's name
   
   
   • applicant's address
   
   
   • application number
   
   
   • date of application
   
   
   • goods/services covered
   
   
   • priority claim details
   
   
   • trademark representation
   
   
   
   


3. Registration