Assignment is a voluntary and contractual transfer, whereby the owner of a trademark executes a written agreement to transfer ownership to another person or entity, either wholly or partially, and with or without the goodwill of the business. In contrast, Transmission is an involuntary transfer that occurs by operation of law, without the need for…
This new Order, published under Government Notice No. 605A on October 13, 2025, revokes the previous 2022 minimum wage order and introduces new minimum wage rates and employment standards for the private sector in Tanzania. Key Details: Select New Monthly Minimum Wage Rates (Second Schedule) The rates vary significantly by sector and sub-sector. Below are…
Enforcement of foreign judgments in the Republic of Tanzania (Mainland) is governed by a dual system consisting of a statutory regime and the common law, providing foreign judgment creditors with two distinct legal avenues to pursue local execution of their decrees. 1. Statutory Enforcement: The Reciprocity Route The primary statutory framework is the Reciprocal Enforcement…
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) offers a centralized route for seeking trademark protection across multiple member states through the Banjul Protocol on Marks. This system is highly efficient for applicants seeking protection in several African countries, including Mainland Tanzania. 1. Overview of the ARIPO System 2. The ARIPO Filing Process An ARIPO application…
Tanzania Amends Immigration Visa Regulations: Key Changes for 2025 The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has gazetted the Immigration (Visa) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (Government Notice No. 605), introducing significant changes to the existing Immigration (Visa) Regulations, 2016. These amendments, published on October 10, 2025, impact visa requirements, diplomatic categories, and the list of…
The Court of Appeal of Tanzania (at Dodoma) delivered a significant judgment in LAKAIRO INDUSTRIES GROUP CO. LIMITED & 2 others vs. KENAFRICA INDUSTRIES LIMITED & 2 others, (Civil Appeal No. 593 of 2022), which has significant, far-reaching consequences for intellectual property (IP) protection and cross-border trade in the East African Community (EAC) by overturning…
Question Legal Basis (Regulation) Answer 1. Is trademark recordal mandatory in Tanzania? Merchandise Marks Act [Cap. 85], Section 11A (as added by the Finance Act, 2025) and Regulation 3(1). Yes. The Act makes recordal compulsory for all imported goods bearing a mark into Mainland Tanzania. Regulation 3 sets out the application requirement. 2. Who needs…
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has issued its Draft Cloud Computing Guidelines for Financial Service Providers, 2025, a landmark document that significantly updates and supersedes the 2023 guidelines. This new framework goes beyond general recommendations to establish a clear and comprehensive regulatory system with explicit penalties for non-compliance. For RIVE& Co.’s clients, understanding these changes…
The Oil and Gas Revenues Management Act, Chapter 328 of the Laws of Tanzania, R.E. 2023, is a crucial piece of legislation that establishes a comprehensive framework for the governance of revenues from Tanzania’s oil and gas sector. Enacted to ensure transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management, the Act provides the legal foundation for the…
Tanzania’s growing economy and dynamic Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) sector present compelling opportunities for specialized capital deployment. For international financial institutions and local investment houses looking to establish a Debt Fund in local currency (TZS), the journey begins with securing the necessary regulatory foundation: a Fund Manager License from the Capital Markets and Securities…