Trademark registration in South Africa, trademark search in South Africa, trademark protection in South Africa

• Trademark Search in South Africa
  
  Trademark search conducted by our patent attorneys will secure a successful trademark registration and a better trademark protection.
• Trademark Registration & Trademark Certificate in South Africa
  
  Trademark registration done by our trade mark attorneys will help you obtain the best trademark protection. Our trade mark attorneys will register your national trademarks, WIPO - international trademarks and CTM - european trademarks.
• Trademark Renewal in South Africa
  
  Trademark renewal in due time is essential for preservation of the trademark protection.
• Trademark Certificate (when requested separately) in South Africa
  
  Trademark certificate proofs trademark ownership.
• Appeal Against a Final Refusal in South Africa
  
  Appeal against a final refusal

Trademark Registration in South Africa: Requirements and Procedure

Trademark registration requirements in South Africa:

- Power of attorney simply signed. 
- Design of the trademark in JPEG format in case of a graphical trademark (not required for word mark)
- The details of goods and/or services for witch the trademark will be registered or the classes in case they are known.
- Details of the trademark owner (name, address, registration number).
- Invoicing details (name, address, fiscal number, registration number).
- Certified copy of priority document in case priority is to be claimed.

Trademark registration procedure in South Africa:

Trademark registration in South Africa: It is possible to file an intent-to-use application in South Africa. The trademark registration procedure lasts 42 months. After the acceptance the trademark will be published in the Journal. The opposition period is within 3 months. The protection lasts 10 years from the filing date.

Other trademark procedures in South Africa:

Trademark renewal in South Africa: The trademark renewal may be done within 6 months before expiry date with a late renewal period of 1 year. For the trademark renewal we need the simply signed power of attorney. After renewal the protection lasts 10 years.
 

Trademark change in South Africa: For the change of name or address we need the simply signed power of attorney under the new name and the official document certifying the change of name.
Trademark assignment in South Africa: For the trademark assignment we need the power of attorney signed by the assignee, the deed of assignment signed by both parties with Goodwill. There is no tax implication, no stamp duty. The assignment must be done with or without Goodwill. Pending application may be assigned. Unregistered marks may be assigned.
Trademark use in South Africa: Non-use for 5 years following registration makes the registration vulnerable to cancellation.

You may download our Power of Attorney here. However, it would be advisable to send us the details related to your name and address so that we will fill the form for you, for your convenience.


OTHER SERVICES:

1. Market watch for national, international and community trademarks that are registered in this country.
2. Translation services.
3. Valuation services and notoriety studies.

Trademark Legislation of South Africa

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