Trademark Attorneys

August 25, 2011
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Trademark Attorneys in Pretoria

Trademarks are marks registered to uniquely identify and distinguish the products and services of the trademark holder from that of competitors.

Smit & Van Wyk trademark attorneys can assist with the filing and prosecution of trademarks in South Africa.

Trademark attorneys in Pretoria services include:

1. Trademark searches to establish the uniqueness, originality and novelty of the marks selected.
2. Filing of the trademark applications.
3. Company searches to determine that the trademark is not already used as a business name by another entity.
4. Trademark renewals.
5. Restoration of trademark applications.
6. Guidance regarding the selection of the strongest possible trademark.
7. Completion of forms.
8. Guidance regarding the various classes in which to register a trademark.
9. Setting up of license agreements.
10. Assignments of trademarks.
11. Assistance with reviewing of trademark licensing agreements.
12. Litigation in the case of trademark infringement.

Trademark attorneys based in Pretoria can also assist with the registering of a trademark as domain name, setting up of franchise agreements where trademark licensing is applicable, and assisting in trademark objections as well as requests for cancellation of a trademark.

If a trademark is not used for the reason why it was registered within the specified period then another party can request the cancellation thereof.

Our experienced trademark and patent attorneys in Pretoria will help you to protect against dilution of a trademark and assist in assessing the strength of the trademark.

A trademark can be in the form of a word, phrase, logo, pattern and shape or the combination of the mentioned elements. It is important to note that to get maximum protection against possible infringement that your trademark should be strong and registered in all applicable classes.

Contact our professional team of trademark attorneys in Pretoria to assist with trademark related issues.