South Africa Trademark
`Incorporate a South African Pty Ltd with CIPC. Full FEMA ODI support, MOI filing, SARS tax registration & bank account opening for Indian investors.`
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About this service
Trademark Registration confers an exclusive statutory right to the use of a brand name, wordmark, logo, or slogan in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered. Governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and managed by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), registration protects against counterfeiters, establishes nationwide priority, and creates an intangible commercial asset valid for 10 years and perpetually renewable.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Individual, startup, or enterprise
- Distinctive name, logo, or tagline
- Specific Nice classification (Class 1-45)
- Multi-class filing permitted
- Series & collective marks supported
- 10-year statutory validity per renewal
- 50% Govt fee discount for MSME / DPIIT
- Section 9 (absolute grounds) clear
- Section 11 (relative similarity) clear
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa Trademark Statutory Filing | ₹0 (No government fee) | Government fee is Nil / exempted under applicable statutory rulesOfficial Regulator |
| Total Government Fee | No fee | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1I-Pro⏱ Day 1
Comprehensive TM Search & Class Mapping
Deep search across phonetic and visual similarities in IP India trademark database across Nice Classes 1–45. - 2I-Pro⏱ Day 1–2Form TM-A & TM-48
Form TM-A & User Affidavit Drafting
Drafting goods and services specifications, user date affidavit, and executing Power of Attorney. - 3I-Pro⏱ Day 2Form TM-A
Filing on CGPDTM Portal
Electronic filing on official Trademark Registry portal with instant application number generation (use TM immediately). - 4Regulator⏱ Month 1–2
Examiner Scrutiny & Examination Report
Trademark examiner reviews application and issues formal Examination Report (acceptance or objection). - 5Regulator⏱ Month 3–5
Journal Publication & Opposition Window
Mark is advertised in the Trade Marks Journal for the statutory 4-month public opposition period. - 6I-Pro⏱ Month 5–7
Registration Certificate Issuance
Issuance of official Central Government Registration Certificate with 10-year exclusive statutory protection (use ®).
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory IP Renewal (Form TM-R / Patent Form 12) Penalty: Surcharge fee; removal of mark from official Register | 10 Years | Every 10 years prior to certificate expiration date |
| Response to Examination Report / Objection Penalty: Application deemed abandoned without oral hearing | Event-based | Formal legal reply within 30 days of examiner report issuance |
| Continuous Commercial Use & Evidence Maintenance Penalty: Vulnerability to cancellation / rectification for non-use (Section 47) | Continuous | Retain continuous invoices, packaging, and digital promotional records |
| Proper Statutory Registered Symbol Usage Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years and criminal prosecution under Section 107 | Continuous | Use (R) symbol strictly after registration grant certificate issue |
Penalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory IP Renewal (Form TM-R / Patent Form 12) | 10 Years | Surcharge fee; removal of mark from official Register |
| Response to Examination Report / Objection | Event-based | Application deemed abandoned without oral hearing |
| Continuous Commercial Use & Evidence Maintenance | Continuous | Vulnerability to cancellation / rectification for non-use (Section 47) |
| Proper Statutory Registered Symbol Usage | Continuous | Imprisonment up to 3 years and criminal prosecution under Section 107 |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Proposing a descriptive or generic brand name (Section 9 objection)Why: Trade Marks Act prohibits registering words that merely describe the product's character or quality (e.g. 'Pure Cold Pressed Oil').Fix: We conduct pre-filing distinctiveness evaluation and suggest distinctive, coined, or arbitrary brand elements.
- 2Filing without a prior phonetic and visual trademark searchWhy: Existing registered or pending marks in the same or related Nice class trigger Section 11 relative grounds objections.Fix: Our IP attorneys run exhaustive phonetic searches on the IP India database across all 45 classes before filing.
- 3Selecting incorrect Nice Class or vague goods specificationWhy: Protection is strictly bounded by the classes filed; incorrect classification leaves your primary offerings unprotected.Fix: We draft precise, legally audited goods and services specifications matching international Nice Classification standards.
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