1. application path

1. Direct application; 2. Paris Convention route

2. Review Form

South African design patents are subject to formal examination only.

3. protection period

South African designs are given different protection periods for aesthetic and functional designs, with aesthetic and functional designs being given a 15-year protection period and functional designs being given a 10-year protection period from the date of registration or publication (whichever is earlier).

4. Application Language

English

5. to submit documents

1. Applicant: name, address, nationality;

2. Inventor: name, address, nationality;

3. Design name;

4. The product design drawing, three-dimensional drawing (unfolded drawing) and six-sided view, the size ratio of the view must be consistent;

5. Priority information (if any);

6. Power of Attorney.

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