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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.
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.
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.