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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...
Cybersquatting and Passing Off Domain Names
A company’s domain name is a valuable business asset. It represents the online...
Trade Mark a Company Name in South Africa
Do not mistake the registration of a company with registering a trade mark. It...
The Legal Process for Domain Name Disputes
Domain name disputes occur when someone registers a domain name similar to...
Trade Mark Attorneys Qualification Requirements in South Africa
The Trade mark Attorneys qualification is a statutory qualification under...
When Protection Ends and the Public Domain Begins
Public domain works refers to intellectual property that is not owned by...
Defending Your Trade Mark in South Africa
Protecting your brand is a crucial step for any business in South Africa. One...
What Is a Trademark and Why It Matters
A trademark is a unique identifier that distinguishes the goods or services of...
Unlocking the Power of Trade Marks
In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, establishing a unique...
Nice Classification
The Nice Classification, established by the Nice Agreement, is an...
South Africa Trademarks
A trademark is a mark which distinguishes your goods or services from goods or...
Domain Names
Domain names, like trade marks, are assets to any business and it is thus...
The Peppadew Success Story
The Peppadew story started when Johan Steenkamp first discovered the sweet red...
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 Registration Process
Understanding the trade mark registration process in South Africa helps...
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 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...
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...
When Trade Secrets exist
When Trade Secrets exist the holder of the trade secret is nevertheless...