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PACRA invites eligible SMEs and startups to participate in the WIPO Global Awards 2026, recognizing innovation and effective use of intellectual property across key economic sectors.
PACRA has identified the best evaluated bidders for the tender for supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of solar power backup systems at its Head Office and five regional offices. The notification period runs from 21st to 27th January, 2026.
PACRA invites stakeholders and the public to submit written comments and proposals on the Copyright and Related Rights Bill. The Bill is available for public review on www.pacra.org.zm. Deadline: 31st January, 2026.
ARIPO invites eligible graduates from Member States to apply for its 24-month Young Professionals Programme beginning April 2026. Download the document for full details and application guidelines.
PACRA hereby notifies stakeholders and members of the public that the Trade Marks Act No. 11 of 2023 is now operational with effect from 26 December 2025, introducing a modernised and strengthened trade marks legal framework in Zambia.
PACRA invites written submissions from stakeholders and members of the public on the draft Trade Marks (General) Regulations, 2025 and Trade Marks (Madrid Protocol) Regulations, 2025. Submissions deadline: Friday, 21 November 2025.
PACRA invites eligible bidders to supply, deliver, install and commission solar power backup systems at its Head Office in Lusaka and five regional offices. Two contract lots are available; bidders can apply for one or both.
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The Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) is looking for suitably qualified, dynamic, self motivated, pro-active and experienced people to fill various positions within the organization.
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in December 2026. In celebrating this golden jubilee, ARIPO is calling for the submission of a unique logo that will be used during the celebrations and beyond.
The Patents and Companies Registration Agency is proud to present to the public the 2025 Q2 (April - June) Online Bulletin.
PACRA will effective 1st July 2025, implement online applications for the registration of new trade marks.
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) is looking to contract a well-established Communications Company to support the development of communications materials in line with the ARIPO Strategic Plan.
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry in collaboration with the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) is proposing amendments to the Companies Act, No. 10 of 2017. The primary objective of the proposed amendments is to strengthen the provisions on beneficial ownership, in line with international standards, and to enhance overall compliance with the Act by business entities. As part of the consultative process, members of the public are invited to review the Draft Bill and provide comments before the Bill is submitted to the Ministry of Justice for the legislative process. Members of the public can submit the comments at <a href="mailto:companies.amendments@pacra.org.zm" style="outline: none;"><strong>Companies.Amendments@Pacra.org.zm</strong></a> not later than 23rd April, 2025.
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) is inviting applications from suitable candidates to be considered for appointment to the post of Head, Legal & International Cooperation tenable at its headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe.