EnglishSafeguard your innovative product aesthetics with industrial design registration in South Africa. iGERENT provides tailored support to secure your designs, offering a streamlined and affordable path to industrial design protection.
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iGERENT handles industrial design registrations with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Below are the most common questions about protecting your designs in South Africa. Contact us if you have additional questions or are ready to proceed with your application.
With iGERENT, the cost to register an industrial design in South Africa is USD 1,125. This all-inclusive fee covers the official government charges as well as the preparation and filing of your application for one design. By choosing iGERENT, you get expert guidance and a smooth process without hidden costs or unnecessary complications.
In South Africa, the registration process for an industrial design usually takes around 9 to 12 months, depending on the workload of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and whether any issues arise during examination. At iGERENT, we prepare your application carefully to minimize the risk of delays and help you secure protection as quickly as possible.
In South Africa, industrial design protection can last up to 15 years from the filing date. Protection is initially granted for 5 years and can be renewed twice in five-year increments until the maximum term of 15 years is reached. At iGERENT, we help you manage your renewal deadlines so your rights remain protected without interruption.
In South Africa, industrial design registrations must be renewed every five years, up to a maximum of 15 years. Instead of annual annuities, renewal fees are paid in five-year installments to maintain protection. At iGERENT, we take care of your renewals and send reminders so you never risk losing your rights.
In South Africa, industrial design applications go through a formal examination only. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) reviews the application to confirm it meets filing requirements, including correct documentation, representations, and payment of fees. The office does not examine novelty or originality—these aspects can only be challenged later in court if disputes arise. At iGERENT, we prepare your application thoroughly to ensure it passes the formal review smoothly and without unnecessary delays.
In South Africa, you must provide clear and accurate representations of the design with your application. These can be line drawings, photographs, or digital images showing the product from multiple angles (front, back, top, bottom, and sides) so its complete appearance is disclosed. The images must not include text, dimensions, or irrelevant backgrounds. At iGERENT, we guide you in preparing drawings that meet the standards of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) to avoid delays or refusals.
In South Africa, industrial design searches can be performed through the database of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). However, searches are often complex because designs are categorized by product types and visual features rather than simple keywords. At iGERENT, we conduct professional searches on your behalf, helping you identify potential conflicts before filing—saving you time, money, and the risk of disputes later on.
South Africa grants a six-month priority period for industrial design applications. This means that if you first filed your design in another Paris Convention member country, you can claim that earlier filing date in South Africa as long as you apply within six months. At iGERENT, we help you manage these deadlines so your design rights are protected internationally without missing the priority window.
In South Africa, the official fees for industrial design registration must be paid at the time of filing the application. If the payment is not made, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) will not process the application. With iGERENT, the payment is included in our service—we handle it on your behalf to ensure your filing is completed without delays or missed deadlines.
In South Africa, industrial design protection applies only to the appearance of a product, covering its shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, or a combination of these features. It does not protect the technical function of the product, elements dictated purely by utility, or designs that are offensive, contrary to public order, or lacking originality. At iGERENT, we guide you on what aspects of your design can be protected so you can maximize the value of your rights.
Yes. In South Africa, you can file a multiple application that includes more than one design, as long as the designs fall under the same Locarno Classification. If the designs belong to different classes, separate applications must be filed. At iGERENT, we help you structure your filings strategically so you can save costs while ensuring comprehensive protection for all your creations.
Yes, but only within a six-month grace period after the renewal deadline. During this time, the renewal fee must be paid along with a late surcharge. If the grace period expires without payment, the registration is permanently lost and cannot be restored. At iGERENT, we track your renewal deadlines and send you reminders so you never risk losing your protection.
