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Welcome to the Smit & Van Wyk blog, where you’ll find a wealth of expert insights and practical information on trademarks, patents, and copyright. Whether you're an entrepreneur, inventor, or creative professional, our articles are here to help you navigate the world of intellectual property with clarity and confidence.
South African Complete Patent
The second step is to file a complete patent application within 12 months of...
Provisional Patent Application
The first step is to file a South African provisional patent application for...
Central African Republic Trade Marks
Central African Republic Trade Marks Intellectual Property Central African...
Central African Republic Patents
Central African Republic Patents Intellectual Property Central African...
Cameroon Trade Marks
Cameroon Trade Marks Intellectual Property Cameroon Trade Marks International...
Cameroon Patents
Cameroon Patents Intellectual Property Cameroon Patents International and...
Burkina Faso Trade Marks
Burkina Faso Trade Marks Intellectual Property Burkina Faso Trade Marks...
Burkina Faso Patents
Burkina Faso Patents Intellectual Property Burkina Faso Patents International...
Benin Patents
Benin Patents Intellectual Property Benin Patents International and Regional...
Benin Trade Marks
Benin Trade Marks Intellectual Property Benin Trade Marks International and...
South Sudan
South Sudan Intellectual Property Intellectual Property in South Sudan There...
Sudan
Sudan Intellectual Property Intellectual Property in Sudan Smit & Van...
Patent and Design renewal deadlines in South Africa
Failure to have a thorough understanding of renewal fee deadlines can have...
Algeria Trade Marks
Algeria Trade Marks Intellectual Property Algeria Trade Marks Types of Trade...
OAPI Trade Marks
Intellectual Property Africa OAPI Trade Marks OAPI is a member of the Madrid...
Uganda Trade Mark Regulations Amendments
“The Trademarks Act No.17, 2010 was recently amended by the Trademark...
Recent Increase in Trade Mark Filings in South Africa
According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), South Africa...
Trade Mark Registrations and Information
Trade Mark registrations provides wide-ranging protection against infringement...
How to Register a Trade Mark
Register a trade mark that uniquely identifies and distinguishes the...
Trade Mark Registration in South Africa
Trade mark registration is done to ensure that the products for which...
Rooibos Trade Mark Dispute
Once again South Africa finds itself in a dispute over the Rooibos...
Trade Mark Dilution
Italian fashion company Dolce & Gabbana is accusing a South African...