This is a journal that CIPC publishes on a monthly basis, and it contains information on the patents,trademarks, designs, copyright, cinematography and films that exist in South Africa. It also includes information on the approved and disapproved patents on a monthly basis. This Patent Journal is obtainable from Government Printers in Pretoria. I wanted to … Continue reading What is the Patent Journal?
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If the company or close corporation was deregistered, can the company or close corporation still be re-instated (restored)?Yes but only if proofed that the entity was holding property or was active at the time of deregistration. Once a company or close corporation has been “final deregistered”, the company or close corporation or any other person may … Continue reading FAQ About reinstating a close corporation or company
You need to determine whether another business is already using a trademark that's identical or similar to the one you want to use to ensure that you won't violate someone else's trademark rights. If you are sued by a trademark owner for using its trademark, at the least you can be forced to stop using … Continue reading Why do I need to conduct a trademark search?
It's Funky Friday, everyone! Here is our next money-spinner weird invention... Imagine you're sitting on your couch on a cold December day reading a book. It's chilly, so you decide to use a blanket. But wait! The blanket limits the use of your hands! What are you to do? Well, if you're willing to … Continue reading Weird inventions that made millions – #9
So, here you are, contemplating your fledgling business and feeling slightly overwhelmed by the enormity of it all... You get advice from everywhere - the interwebs, your friends, your bookkeeper, the taxi driver, your dog. Now, it is completely up to you what you do with most of that advice, but if someone mentioned 'brand … Continue reading Naming your new business baby – take special care!
It's Funky Friday, everyone! For the next few weeks we will show you wacky stuff that made millions, so don't throw away that invention which your friends laugh at... Some inventions strike us as weird, others stupid and still others as simply unnecessary. Occasionally, however, something seemingly silly turns out to address a real need. … Continue reading Weird inventions that made millions – #10
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Here are the promised guidelines when applying for non-traditional trademarks: Three-dimensional marks *a single view of the representation of a three-dimensional mark will be accepted, provided it is possible to determine the three-dimensional nature from the single view. *the trademark as advertised must correspond with the trademark as depicted in the application form, i.e. all … Continue reading Applications for non-traditional trademarks
From CIPC: Intellectual property (IP) enforcement When a right holder discovers that his intellectual property (IP) rights have been infringed, or are about to be infringed, the focus of his attention shifts. He may have previously concentrated on how to obtain and make use of his respective rights, but now his attention will concentrate … Continue reading Intellectual Property enforcement
Courtesy: NSBC e-Mag Here are a few easy to apply guidelines for your small or medium enterprise: Keep an eye on competitor movements when it comes to pricing and competitive advantages. Try and always keep your pricing market-related or trending. In a price-sensitive situation try and beat, or at least compete favourably, with your main competitors, … Continue reading Pricing strategy for your business
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