Quick Answer How to Register a Trademark in South Africa Register a trademark at CIPC‘s trademarks office: search the register for conflicts, file form TM1 in the correct classes of goods or services (about R590 per class), wait for examination and advertisement, and receive 10-year renewable protection. Company registration alone does not protect your brand. What this means in plain language A trademark is the only real fence around a brand name or logo. Your CIPC company name stops another company registering the same name – it does nothing against a competitor trading under it. Trademarks are registered per class (45 classes cover all goods and services). A clothing brand…