How to protect my Invention?

September 15, 2011
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

Remember to keep your invention a secret until the patent application has been filed. Do not market, or sell it until a patent application has been filed.

Obtaining a patent is a two-step process spaced 12 months apart.

The first step is to file a provisional patent application for your invention in South Africa. This is done to obtain the earliest possible date from which to claim rights to your invention.

Once the provisional patent has been submitted, additional steps has to be taken within 12 months to complete the application.

Feel free to contact us should you have questions or require assistance with any patent related matter.

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