Trademark Search in South Africa
Step1: FREE Trademark Search Tool in South Africa
Search for similar looking, sounding or meaning trademarks that may block the registration of your brand if they cover similar products or services.
APPLE
CLASS 9
Registered
Owner
NIKE
CLASS 9
Registered
Owner
NIKON
CLASS 9
Registered
CLASS 9
TESLA
CLASS 9
Registered
Owner
NETFLIX
CLASS 9
Registered
CLASS 9
VOGUE
CLASS 9
Registered
Owner
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***NOTE: Results are from an unofficial Database that is not complete, is outdated and only 20 results are shown. Only the classes and not the exact goods or services are show. Logos appear as words only,
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Step 2: Get an Expert Comprehensive Search to confirm availability.
We recommend a full trade mark search of the SA Trade Mark Register to confirm that your brand is available for registration and to help us tailor your filing strategy to maximise likelihood of success. We have a 98% success rate of obtaining registration for marks after a full search.
We will provide a search report, registrability opinion and list of similar marks, within 2-3 business days. We will also recommend classes of interest and which form to file your mark in to maximise your rights and value.
A recommended FULL search covers all marks in all relevant classes for R2990.
A LIMITED search covers only the most similar marks in the most relevant classes for R1990.
Step 3: Register your Brand as a Trademark
Secure the brand before someone else does. Apply to register a trade mark for R3290 in the first class and for R2690 in each additional class (official fees included).
If the mark is accepted on examination 7-10 months after filing costs of advertising and registering the mark are R1,490 for the first class and R490 per additional class.
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Comparing Trademarks
A trade mark is not registrable if it is confusingly similar by look, sound or meaning to an existing mark covering similar goods or services. But if the goods or services are unrelated even identical marks can co-exist (for example PUMA shoes and PUMA fuel).
If you find potential conflicting marks contact us to obtain the official records and advise you on whether the mark could be an obstacle to registration and, if so, if there are ways of overcoming it.
Classification
Good or services are classified in 45 classes of goods and services. You can read a list of the classes here.
These classes are not strict categories.
For example an identical mark used for
- clothing in class 25 and retail of clothing in class 35 is likely to be confusingly similar.
- software and sunglasses, both in class 9, is likely not similar.
Our self-search only shows you the classes a trade mark is in. Click on a record and add it to the cart (for R90) and we will obtain the record from the Official Trade Marks Database with more details on the exact goods or services.
Full Trademark
Clearance Search
in South Africa
of ALL classes
R2990
Incl. Official Fees
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Search of SA Trade Marks Register to confirm availability of brand
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List of similar marks in all related classes
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Opinion on availability and strength of your mark
Trade Mark Registration
in South Africa
First Trade Mark
R2700
R1700
Related Mark
Plus Official Fees
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Identical Trade Mark Search
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Consultation with Trade Mark Attorney
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Preparing and Filing Trademark Application in One (1) Class in South Africa
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Advising on Examination Report 7-10 Months Later
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If Accepted, arrange Registration, Advertisement for Opposition for 3 months and Secure Registration Certificates for R1,490* / R600* for additional classes. *Further costs may apply on examiner's requirements.
Optional Costs:
- Full Clearance Search for R2,990
- Add a class for R2,100 on first mark
- Add a class for R1,700 on related marks