Trademark Registration

Protect Your Brand — Register Your Trademark with CIPC
 
Your business name, logo, or slogan is one of your most valuable assets. Without trademark protection, anyone can copy it — leaving your brand vulnerable.
 
By registering your trademark with CIPC, you gain exclusive legal rights to your brand in South Africa. This protects you from competitors using your identity and strengthens your credibility with customers, suppliers, and investors.
 
At Smartbook, we handle the entire trademark registration process — from searches to submission — so your brand is safe and compliant.
 
How It Works
 
Make Payment – Secure your order with a once-off payment.
We Contact You – Our team conducts a trademark search, gathers your brand details, and prepares your CIPC application.
Get Protected – We submit your application to CIPC and deliver confirmation of your filed trademark, keeping you updated until final approval.
 
What’s Included
 
Preliminary trademark search to check availability
Preparation and submission of your trademark application to CIPC
Drafting and filing of supporting documents
CIPC follow-up and communication
Confirmation of successful filing and updates on approval status
 
Who This Is For
 
Startups wanting to protect their brand name from the beginning
Established businesses securing their logos, slogans, or product names
Companies applying for tenders or funding that require proof of trademark ownership
Any entrepreneur who wants peace of mind knowing their brand is legally protected
 
Turnaround Time
 
6–12 months (CIPC examination and approval process; filing confirmation provided immediately)