Exclusive: Paystack issues cease and desist notice to Zap Africa amid product trademark controversy
- Paystack issued a cease and desist notice to Zap Africa amid trademark controversy.
- The notice was prompted by Zap Africa's claims of trademark violations regarding the name 'Zap'.
- Paystack announced their new product, Zap by Paystack, which has received mixed reactions.
The ongoing trademark dispute between Paystack and Zap Africa raises important questions about brand naming and trademark verification in the tech industry. It highlights the complexities of trademark law, especially in markets with common terms, and the need for startups to conduct thorough research before launching products.
