Q: Can a company- or close corporation lodge an objection to a proposed trademark if its name is identical or very similar to the trademark? A:Yes. The trademark database is not linked to the company database and a separate search will be done, upon request and at additional cost. Q :How long does a … Continue reading Some FAQ for trademarks
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CIPC (ex- CIPRO) writes the following: Contact us for help regarding name reservations: http://www.trademarksearch.co.za The new Companies Act of 2008, just like the previous Act provides for name reservations. If a proposed name is rejected, the company may still be registered and the registration number then becomes the name of the company at incorporation, until … Continue reading Naming a company
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One should never underestimate the power of a company's brand and logo and how these are used to help people recognise and remember the organisation. Therefore, when two entities or companies come together to join forces there is a great deal of planning involved in the creation of a new company name, a new slogan … Continue reading Rebranding a company
Deciding on a name for your company should not be taken lightly as the name of your company will essentially be the point of connection between you and a potential customer. If you have a strange name that is in no way relative to your business, people will struggle to remember the name of your … Continue reading Choosing a company name
Starting up a small business in South Africa can be a costly exercise and there are always additional costs that creep in that one is not always aware of when starting a new company. Apart from the necessary assets one needs to acquire when starting a business, the second most important aspect of your new … Continue reading Should I register my new company’s trademark?
The patent journal of South Africa is a document created and issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) of South Africa and contains information relating to patents, trademarks, designs and copyright in cinematographic films in existence in South Africa. The patent journal was formerly a printed publication that was available to view at … Continue reading Understanding the Patent Journal
A trademark is a symbol or slogan that is used to distinguish a product or service from others in the market place. Much thought must go into creating a new trademark in order to make it a unique brand name for your business. Trademarks must adequately describe your business or service to new potential customers. … Continue reading Choosing a trademark for your business
Trademark Infringement occurs when one party uses an identical or very similar trademark for identical or similar goods or services to a registered trademark. This will typically include cases where the public is misled by similarities between the trademarks to believe that these belong to the same owner or brand. Infringement may also arise from … Continue reading Trademark infringement
Intellectual Property refers to any creations of the mind or ideas that result from intellectual effort which include intangible assets such as music, literature, art, inventions, words, phrases, symbols and designs. With the rise of the Information Age, the value of information has been greatly emphasized and a need arose to protect valuable data. Laws … Continue reading Intellectual property (IP) rights
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