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Smit & Van Wyk Trademark Registration Services
Smit & Van Wyk is an intellectual property law firm, based in Pretoria, South Africa. We offer numerous legal services to clients including the likes of trademark registration services in South Africa and abroad.
Trademark registration services in South Africa are governed by the South African Trademarks Act No. 94 of 1993. Once a trademark has been registered in South Africa, foreign applications can be done to also protect the trademark in other countries.
Trademarks can be renewed indefinitely in South Africa, ensuring that your brand can keep its place in the market. Certain requirements should be met for trademark registrations before a trademark can be awarded.
To make use of our trademark registration services, we will need a signed power of attorney from you, as well as a copy of the intended mark whether it is a word or device mark. Slogans, logos, a word, phrase, or shape can be registered.
There are various categories in which a trademark can be registered. We will help you to determine the most appropriate categories and to complete the forms correctly. We will do the application at the South African Trademarks Office, and where relevant, will also do the international applications.
There are numerous international conventions and intellectual property treaties which make it possible to have a trademark also registered in other countries, including the likes of the Berne Union, PCT, WTO, WIPO, ARIPO, OAPI, and Madrid Agreement.
Registered trademarks in South Africa must be renewed every ten years and their validity is subject to usage and payment of maintenance fees. It is important to note that for a mark to be considered for trademark registration, it should uniquely identify the products and services for which you want to register it.
The mark cannot be a generic term and may not be in conflict with prior registered trademarks or pending applications.
Contact us at Smit & Van Wyk to make use of our trademark registration services.
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