LAWS OF MALAWI
Merchandise marks
Cap. 49:04
MERCHANDISE MARKS
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
SECTION
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Short title
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Interpretation
PRELIMINARY
PART I
APPLICATION OF TRADE MARKS AND TRADE DESCRIPTIONS
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Application of trade marks and trade description
PART II
MARKING OF GOODS AND PROHIBITIONS IN RELATION TO TRADE
DESCRIPTIONS
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Certain acts deemed to be a forgery of a trade mark
Forgery of trade marks and other acts prohibited
Prohibition of sale of goods bearing forged trade mark or false trade
description
Prohibition of sale of imported goods unless accompanied by indication of
origin
Prohibition of sale of goods, whether made in Malawi or elsewhere, unless
accompanied by indication of origin
Importation of certain goods prohibited
Manner of application of mark
Marking of goods on importation
Removal of indication of origin from imported goods prohibited
Indication of origin and compliance with specified standards in the case of
certain classes of goods
Indication of origin of certain goods may be prescribed
Use of certain marks may be prohibited
Submission of representations by interested persons
PART III
MISCELLANEOUS
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Implied warranty on sale of marked good
Sale of goods in bottles marked with owner’s name
Appointment of inspectors and powers of police officers and inspectors
Evidence
Aiding and abetting offences
Limitation of prosecution
Offences and penalties
Forfeiture