What rights do you gain by registering a trademark in South Africa?

Registering a trademark grants the following rights:

• Exclusive rights to use the trademark


• Ability to oppose later conflicting trademark applications


• Right to cancel a later conflicting trademark registration


• Right to sue for infringement if others use a confusingly similar mark


• Ability to license the trademark to others


• Right to request customs to seize counterfeit goods


• Right to claim damages or compensation for trademark infringement