Our Services
Expert IP Lawyers.
We offer trade mark, copyright, intellectual property, media and entertainment law services to entrepreneurs, established businesses and other attorneys in South Africa and Worldwide.
Areas of expertise
Intellectual Property Law
Trade Mark Law
Copyright Law
Domain Names
Company Registrations
Entertainment Law
Media Law
Advertising Law
Commercial Law
IP Litigation
- Brand Advice
To qualify for registration a trade mark must be distinctive and not simply describe the nature or a quality of the products or services to which it is applied. Our entrepreneurship-minded lawyers lawyers can assist you in selecting a brand name and recommending which form to file your mark in to maximise your brand's protection and your growth potential.
- Trademark Searches
A search of the South African Trade Marks register is essential to confirm availability of your proposed mark before applying and using your brand in view of existing identical or similar third party marks that may pose a threat to use and registration.
- Trademark Applications
Our lawyers will recommend the most relevant classes of goods or services in view of your budget and file your applications. 7-10 months after filing the application will be examined for formal requirements and prior conflicting marks.
- Responding to Official Actions
Our lawyers will provide free advice on how to overcome any refusals and/or comply with any conditions. Further costs may apply to overcome or comply them depending on the examiner's requirements.
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Trademark Registration
If accepted, the Registrar will issue a notice of acceptance and the trade mark application will be published in the Patent Journal. The application will be open to opposition for a period of 3 months. If no opposition is entered, the Registrar will issue the registration certificate.
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Trademark Watch Services
We can monitor the monthly trade mark advertisements for marks for similar marks that may conflict with yours, giving you the opportunity to oppose them and protect your exclusive rights.
- Trademark Opposition Proceedings
We will represent you in opposing conflicting trade marks that are advertised and to defend your rights if you are faced with an opposition lodged against your mark by a third party.
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Trademark Searches Worldwide
Our experienced lawyers will explore the availability of your trade mark for registration in the Trade Marks Registers of any country worldwide to confirm that there are no existing identical or similar third party marks that may pose a threat to registration.
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International Trademark Registrations
We provide cost effective trade mark registration in the United States and through our local agents, in all countries worldwide.
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Trademark Prosecution & Amendments
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Trademark Renewals
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Trademark Assignments
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Trademark Brand Monitoring
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Trademark Enforcement & Litigation
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Trademark Use Investigations
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Passing Off & Unlawful Competition
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Due Diligence
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Anti-counterfeiting & Infringers
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Website & Social Media Takedowns
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Amazon Marketplace & Brand Registry
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Trademark Licensing
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IP Negotiations & Co-existence Arrangements
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IP Agreements
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Franchising Agreements
- Domain Registration & Transfers
- Domain Name Disputes & ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolutions)
- Domain Escrow Services
- Copyright Licenses
- Copyright Royalties
- Copyright Enforcement & Litigation
- Copyright Assignment Agreement
- Copyright Legal Opinions
- Copyright Ownership & Infringement Analysis
- Social Media & Website Takedowns
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Product Packaging & Labelling
- Personality & Image Rights
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Advertising Code of Practice
- Compliance & Disputes
- Copyright Matters
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Film Rights, Production & Investment Agreements
- Music Rights Agreements
- Personality & Image Rights
- Negotiations
- Copyright Enforcement & Opinions
- Royalties and Licensing
- Company Name Disputes
- Company Registration
- Purchasing Shelf Companies
- Company Name Changes
- Director & Shareholder Changes
- Shareholders Agreements
- Memorandums of Incorporation
- Memorandums of Understanding
- Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Sales Agreements
- Other Commercial Agreements
FEATURED
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
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
Domain Name Disputes
Entertainment Law
Brand Searches Worldwide
Product Designs
and Labelling
Advertising Law
Stop Copycats, Enforcement & Monitoring
IP Negotiations
Brand Use Investigations
Co-existence Agreements
Copyright
Commercial IP Agreements
Website
Takedowns
Royalties and Licensing
Social Media Takedowns
Personality and Image Rights