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The processes for intellectual property registrations differ vastly depending on the category within which you need to apply.
Patents are registered with the South African Patents Office and although the forms are available, you will need the assistance of lawyers specialising in intellectual property registrations to ensure that your applications are done correct.
When it comes to trademarks the process of intellectual property registrations may be even too complicated to attempt doing on your own. With several classes to select from and numerous requirements to meet, you will want someone skilled in intellectual property, and specifically trademarks, to assist you.
The same applies for patents. The patent application should be accompanied by supportive documents, complete descriptions, drawings, and specifications. Just as with trademarks, the patent applications also entail novelty searches, investigation of their uniqueness, and furthermore also usefulness to agriculture, commerce, and industry.
Apart from the requirements already mentioned, the inventions may also not be obvious to someone skilled in the trade. You require an expert to assess the validity of the patents and as such patent lawyers are needed to help with such intellectual property registrations.
Regarding designs, you will want lawyers to assist with the drawings, pictures, descriptions of specific patterns, the aesthetic design description and description of functionality.
Although it isn’t necessary to register for copyright protection in South Africa, there are so many legal pitfalls to avoid that you will benefit from the advice of copyright lawyers.
If you need assistance with intellectual property registrations, contact our expert team at Smit & Van Wyk today.
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