Trade marks refer to a name, logo or slogan. A trade mark identifies the...
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Trade Mark Attorneys Qualification Requirements in South Africa
The Trade mark Attorneys qualification is a statutory qualification under...
Common Law Tort of Passing Off
A question that inevitably arises is whether unregistered trade marks are...
Trade Mark Registration in South Africa
Trade mark registration is done to ensure that the products for which...
Polo Trademarks
Ralph Lauren Polo and South African Polo are two different...
Understanding Trade Marks in South Africa
A trade mark is any word, symbol, design, or phrase that can stand alone or be...
Trade Mark FAQ’s
Some of the frequently asked questions about trade mark registrations are...
Trade Mark Law
According to the South African trade mark law (South African Trade marks Act...
The Trade Mark application process
While the trade mark process in South Africa is not overly complicated, it is...
Trade Marks
For most businesses, trade marks in South Africa play a critical role, as they...
Domain Name Availability
When a new trade mark is proposed, the first step is to conduct a trade mark...
Trade Mark Registration Offices in South Africa
In South Africa, trade mark registration applications are submitted through...
Trade Mark Filing Procedures
It is important to understand that following the trade mark filing procedures...
South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law: SAIIPL
The South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL) represents...
Register Trade Marks
To register trade marks you have to follow the right procedures in all...