Annual Technical Report 2004 on Industrial Design Information Activities submitted by Zambia (SCIT/ATR/ID/2004/ZM)
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The expression "industrial designs" covers industrial designs and models. Offices which issue design patents should report their design patent information activities in this series of Annual Technical Reports.
I. Evolution of registration activities
In the year 2004, there was an increase in the number of applications, especially from residents, as compared to 2003. This was necessitated by the vigorous campaigns, which were conducted during the year. The number of registrations was also high compared to 2003.
Zambia is a member of ARIPO. Therefore, applicants can seek protection of their Design s in Zambia through ARIPO and vice visa.
II. Matters concerning the generation, reproduction, and distribution of industrial design documents and of secondary sources of industrial design information, i.e., official gazettes
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The Zambia Patent Office uses the Locarno classification system in classifying Industrial design applications.
The bibliographic data for Industrial Designs is by way of INID codes.
IV. Search file establishment and upkeep
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IX. Other relevant matters