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The Difference Between ™ and ®

Step-by-Step Guide for South African Inventors

What Is a Trademark and Why It Matters

How Smit & Van Wyk Helps Protect Your Invention

Copyright Law in South Africa

Understanding Trade Marks in South Africa

Trade Mark FAQ’s

The Trade Mark application process

Trade Marks

Domain Name Availability

When a new trade mark is proposed, the first step is to conduct a trade mark availability search. This search determines whether the mark is available for use and registration. It is important to identify if a third party already

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