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South Africa · CIPC trademark registration

Your brand.
Lock it down.

Self-service trademark filing — no attorneys, no hidden fees. Flat rate. Done in minutes.

Tell us about your mark

What are you protecting?

Enter in capitals. This is how it will appear on your registration certificate.

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Identify your trademark classes

Trademarks are filed in specific categories (Nice Classes). The assistant below will suggest the right ones for your business. Each class is a separate application and fee.

MarkRight Class Assistant AI · not legal advice
Suggested classes are based on your description. This is not a legal opinion on registrability or conflicts with existing marks.
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Suggested classes — tick all that apply:

Each class = one CIPC application = R1,500 all-inclusive (CIPC fee of R590 included). Select only what your business actually needs — you can file additional classes later.

Who owns this trademark?

The owner's details appear on the CIPC application. Your South African address will be recorded as the address for service — CIPC sends all correspondence there.

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Individual details
Address for service · Must be in South Africa

⚠️ CIPC will send all official correspondence — including examination reports and office actions — to this address. Make sure it's accurate.

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One useful add-on

Before checkout — there's one thing worth considering.

Why bother? Filing a mark that already exists on the register means you'll likely receive an office action — and you've paid the fee with little chance of success. A basic search flags obvious identical conflicts early. It is not a substitute for a professional clearance opinion.

Want a full clearance search with a legal opinion? Trademarkia attorneys can help →

Review & pay

Check your order, read and accept the declarations below, then pay to file your application.

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Application filed.

Your trademark application has been submitted to CIPC.

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Save this number — it's your official application reference.

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Your filing confirmation and application number have been sent. If you added a basic search, results will follow within 1–2 business days.
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Examination takes 9–12 months
CIPC will examine your application. If they raise objections, correspondence will be sent to the address for service you provided.
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Received an office action?
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Renewal in 10 years
Your registration is valid for 10 years from the filing date. We'll send you a reminder when it's due.