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We assist you with the requirements for filing a PCT or non-PCT regional phase application in ARIPO and deciding on which countries to designate
ARIPO design applications require novelty and registrability according to the laws of each jurisdiction. We assist you with all the requirements for filing an ornamental design application in ARIPO
ARIPO trade mark applications follow the classification of goods and services in each jurisdiction. We assist you with all the filing requirements for protecting your trade mark in ARIPO
Complete South African patent applications require filing and signature by a local patent attorney. We assist you with the requirements for filing a convention, non-convention and PCT National Phase application in South Africa
Unauthorised use of your trade mark may lead to dilution and undermining of your rights. We assist you with all the filing requirements for securing your trade mark in South Africa
This site is primarily intended for international clients. South African clients and agents please visit www.sapat.co.za to secure your inventions, designs and trade marks from unauthorised use
A single OAPI application protects your rights in all OAPI jurisdictions. We assist you with the requirements for filing a PCT or non-PCT application in OAPI
OAPI design applications require novelty and registrability according to OAPI provisions. We assist you with all the requirements for filing an ornamental design application in OAPI
Protect your trade mark rights in French-speaking Africa. OAPI trade mark applications follow the 45 international classifications of goods and services. We assist you with all the filing requirements for protecting your trade mark in OAPI
South African design applications require originality according to the South African Designs Act. We assist you with all the requirements for filing an aesthetic or functional design application in South Africa
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When is a Trade Mark Not a Trade Mark?
There are two ways in which trade mark rights can be acquired in South Africa. The first is statutorily through registration in terms of the Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993, and the second is in terms of the common law through use thereof only.