Trade marks refer to a name, logo or slogan. A trade mark identifies the...
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Trade Mark a Company Name in South Africa
Do not mistake the registration of a company with registering a trade mark. It...
Common Law Tort of Passing Off
A question that inevitably arises is whether unregistered trade marks are...
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...
The Harley-Davidson Sound Trade Mark
Harley-Davidson, often abbreviated as Harley, is a motorcycle manufacturer in...
Trade Mark Registration Process
Understanding the trade mark registration process in South Africa helps...
Trade Mark Law
According to the South African trade mark law (South African Trade marks Act...
Trade Mark Forms (TM1 and TM2)
Should your trade mark application comply with all the formal requirements,...
Trade Mark Registration Offices in South Africa
In South Africa, trade mark registration applications are submitted through...
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...