The term “inventor” is not explicitly defined in the South African Patents...
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Patent Examination and Enforceable Rights in South Africa
South Africa is a non-examining country, which means that patent applications...
Patent Cooperation Treaty
Smit & Van Wyk is able to assist with Patent Cooperation Treaty patent...
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...
Patent Search
The rights of a patent may only be conferred on the inventor if the invention...
How to File a Patent in South Africa
Step-by-step guide on how to file a Patent in South Africa. Always keep...
South Africa Patent Laws
South Africa Patent Laws favour the usage of qualified Patent Attorneys even...
Complete Patent application in South Africa
Obtaining a patent in South Africa involves a two-step process, with the steps...
Patent Applications in South Africa
Registering a new invention is an important step in protecting your...