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Trade Mark Domain Names in South Africa
South African trademark laws can apply to domain names, provided that the...
How to register your Trade Mark
Trade marks refer to a name, logo or slogan. A trade mark identifies the...
Trade Mark a Company Name in South Africa
Do not mistake the registration of a company with registering a trade mark. It...
Domain Names
Domain names, like trade marks, are assets to any business and it is thus...
International Trade Mark Search
International Trade mark Search websites for Europe, U.S, Australia, ARIPO,...
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...
The Harley-Davidson Sound Trade Mark
Harley-Davidson, often abbreviated as Harley, is a motorcycle manufacturer in...
Trade Mark Law
According to the South African trade mark law (South African Trade marks Act...
Domain Name Availability
When a new trade mark is proposed, the first step is to conduct a trade mark...
Trade Marks Act No. 194 of 1993
A trade mark is defined by the Act as a mark used or proposed in relation to...
Trade Mark Filing Procedures
It is important to understand that following the trade mark filing procedures...
Register Trade Marks
To register trade marks you have to follow the right procedures in all...