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Suite 109, Cape Quarter, Dixon Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
We are based in South Africa with presence in Cape Town, Barcelona and New York.
BrandLaw is a trade mark service, not a law firm. The attorneys who act on our matters are part of Viollier IP Attorneys, a separate firm; they file and prosecute the work we take on, and act for both.
Frequent questions.
What type of intellectual property protection do I need?
This depends on what you want to secure.
To own the rights to a name, slogan or logo you should register a Trade Mark.
Copyright is the way to protect an original creative work, such as a book, photo, artwork, recording or music.
A Patent protects an invention – how something new works – and a Registered Design protects the functional or visual appearance of a product or design.
What are the benefits of registering your trademark?
When you register your trademark, you get strong nationwide protection, and the right to sue and claim damages from anyone who copies it.
Google, Amazon Marketplace, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms will respond to your requests to remove copycats.
Your company becomes more valuable.
What’s the difference between the ™ symbol and the ® symbol?
The ™ symbol can be used on a trademark by anyone at anytime. It means the person intends to use it as a trade mark – but it doesn’t actually give any rights. The ® symbol means your mark is registered with the Trade Marks Office of that country, giving you all the legal protections and powers that come with it. Be careful, using the ® symbol or the word ‘Registered’ in relation to an unregistered trade mark can be a criminal offence.
What’s the difference between a patent and a registered design?
A patent protects how an invention works. A registered design protects how a product looks. Some inventions may qualify for design and utility patent protection, if both the design and the function are unique, and the design doesn’t affect the function.
1000+
Trademarks registered
100%
Attorney-handled
every filing, start to finish
#1
Top tier law certified
trade mark experts
R2990
Flat-rate fees.
No hourly costs.
No surprises.
Why use BrandLaw?
Expert quality legal services.
An optional availability search finds conflicts before you file.
Quick turnaround time.
Attractive, flat rate fees.
Great customer service.
10 year trade mark management – or forever if you keep renewing it.
