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Patent Acceptance in South Africa
South Africa has a non-examining patent system, which means that once the...
Why You Should Do a Patent Search Before Applying
It is very important for applicants to do a patent search for similar...
How to Patent an Idea
Step-by-step guide on how to patent an idea. Qualified patent...
The Stapler Invention
The stapler invention of the 19th century revolutionized office work by making...
Patent Search
The rights of a patent may only be conferred on the inventor if the invention...
The CAT-Scan Invention: History, Inventor, and Impact
A UK Patent No. 1283915 for "A Method of and Apparatus for Examination of a...
Patent Applications in South Africa
When submitting a patent application in South Africa, several forms must be...
Patent Registration in South Africa
Patent registrations may be granted to any invention that is new in all...