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This publication contains the official records of patents, trade marks, industrial designs, including ARIPO and Madrid designations to Zambia.
Kindly take note that PACRA will effective today Monday 1st June, 2026 no longer generate invoices by cashiers. Officers attending to clients will help with this process for walking in clients. Officers attending to clients will help complete the process as invoices will be self-generated by clients.
PACRA has launched two new online features — the Legal Notices Portal and the Insolvency Practitioners Register — providing the public and stakeholders with real-time access to statutory notices and an up-to-date directory of accredited insolvency practitioners.
The PACRA 2025 Annual Report provides a comprehensive account of the Agency’s performance, governance, strategic progress, stakeholder engagements, law reforms, digital transformation initiatives, and audited financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2025.
The PACRA Client Service Charter outlines the Agency’s service commitments, client rights and obligations, service standards, and feedback channels for complaints, compliments, and suggestions.
The Registrar advises companies that have not filed their annual returns to regularise their position in accordance with the Companies Act No. 10 of 2017 to avoid being struck off the Register.
The Registrar advises companies that have not filed their annual returns to regularise their position in accordance with the Companies Act No. 10 of 2017 to avoid being struck off the Register.
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.
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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.
PACRA will effective 1st July 2025, implement online applications for the registration of new trade marks.
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.