Trademark Lawyer
January 5, 2010
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts
One of the most valuable assets of a successful company is its trademark. This is the sign or indicator that identifies the brand to the public, conveying a sense of quality or reliability in the process.
A trademark lawyer can help you protect this asset by guiding you through the necessary steps:
- Determining the uniqueness of you trademark: Before you can register your trademark, you need to know that you are not infringing on the rights of an already existing trademark. A trademark lawyer will be able to have the national registry checked to ensure this is not the case.
- Registering your trademark: There are certain requirements to meet before a trademark is accepted. Your trademark lawyer will be able to efficiently guide you through this process.
- Renewal of trademark: A registered trademark is valid for ten years in South Africa, then it has to be renewed in order to stay legitimate.
Contact Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated, the leading intellectual property legal practice in South Africa, to assist you with any and all trademark related queries.
