Below is How To Register A Clothing Brand In South Africa
If you are about to launch a new clothing brand in South Africa:
First, check whether you are allowed to use your brand name/logo at a cost of R2,500 plus vat; and
Then, file a South African trademark to protect your brand name/logo at a cost of R3,750 plus vat.
We specialize in registering trademarks for clothing brands and can ensure that you don’t step on someone else’s toes when using your brand and that your competitors shy away from copying your brand.
There are no “rules” for clothing brands. For every tip we give, there are many exceptions. Anyway, here are our tips for creating your clothing brand:
Note: You cannot patent a clothing brand – patents protect a new feature on a product, e.g. a new type of zipping/velcro fastener. However, you can protect the unique shape of your dress/jacket/pants/sunglasses by filing a design. Having said this, considering the various clothing designs that have been sold worldwide, the scope of protection afforded by a registered design will be very small.
How much does it cost to register a brand name in South Africa?
The application fee for a trademark is R590.00 for each class in which you apply, and for each spare trademark.
Where can I register a brand in South Africa?
CIPC administers the Register of Trade Marks, which is the official record of all the trademarks that have formally been applied for and/or registered in the Republic of South Africa, since 1916.
How much do I need to start a clothing brand in South Africa?
The best option is to register it as a private company, the cost of registering a clothing brand in South Africa is R175.
That also goes for registering any business. Trademark your logo, you will also need to trademark your logo, the cost for doing this is around R3 000 to R4 000.