Untamed Legal Advisory · Tanzania
Protecting What You Create.
Wherever You Create It.
Expert intellectual property counsel grounded in Tanzanian law, East African practice, and international treaty frameworks.
Critical Update: ARIPO Trademarks No Longer Enforceable in Tanzania
The Court of Appeal of Tanzania confirmed in September 2025 that ARIPO trademark registrations are not enforceable on Tanzania Mainland. If your brand protection relies on an ARIPO mark, you must file directly with BRELA — and then complete mandatory FCC recordation before importing goods. Contact us for an urgent portfolio review.
Source: Court of Appeal — Civil Appeal No. 593 of 2022 · September 2025 | FCC Recordation in force from 1 December 2025
What We Do
Comprehensive IP Services
Every category of intellectual property requires a different legal strategy. We bring focused expertise to each.
Practice Area 01
Trademarks
Brand registration, prosecution, portfolio management and enforcement before BRELA.
Cap. 326 RE 2023
Practice Area 02
Patents
Patentability assessment, filing, PCT national phase entry and patent prosecution.
Cap. 217
Practice Area 03
Copyright
Registration with COSOTA, licensing agreements, and infringement enforcement.
Cap. 218
Practice Area 04
Industrial Designs
Aesthetic product protection via ARIPO Harare Protocol — distinct from marks.
Harare Protocol
Practice Area 05
IP Licensing
Licence drafting, technology transfer, royalty structures and recordation.
Cap. 326 s.46
Practice Area 06
Enforcement
Civil actions, FCC border control, criminal referrals and injunctive relief.
Cap. 326 s.57
Practice Area 07
Digital IP
Software copyright, domain disputes, AI-generated content and online infringement.
WIPO UDRP · Cap. 218
Practice Area 08
Traditional Knowledge
Geographical indications, TK documentation and Nagoya Protocol compliance.
TRIPS Art. 22
Why Untamed Legal Advisory
The Law Is Not One-Size-Fits-All. Neither Is Our Advice.
Tanzania’s IP landscape demands specialist counsel. We are one of a small number of practices in the country with a dedicated, full-service IP practice grounded in the actual legislation — not generalisations drawn from other jurisdictions.
Our advice is current, actionable, and anchored in the statute. We stay ahead of the law so our clients don’t have to.
September 2025
ARIPO Trademark Ruling
Court of Appeal confirms ARIPO marks unenforceable in Tanzania. Local BRELA registration is mandatory.
1 December 2025
FCC Mandatory Recordation
All trademarks on imported goods must be recorded with the Chief Inspector of Merchandise Marks under s.11A.
January 2026
FCC Rejects ARIPO Marks
FCC confirms only BRELA-registered marks qualify for import recordation. ARIPO-only marks excluded.
August 2025
ZIPO Fee Increases
Zanzibar IP Office increased official fees. Portfolios covering both jurisdictions must account for both fee schedules.
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Your IP is an Asset.
Treat it Like One.
Whether you are registering your first trademark, auditing a regional portfolio, or responding to an urgent infringement, Untamed Legal Advisory delivers specialist IP counsel tailored to your business.