ZA · Filing scope

Trademark filing in South Africa

Current pricing and the scope we confirm before filing

Free Professional Check

Time to registration

16–18 months

Straightforward application

Published all-in pricing

Current filing price

1 class: $599
2 classes: $1,198
3 classes: $1,797
4+ classes: Exact Quote

Pricing version tm-pricing-global-2026-09-01.2. No multi-country discount is applied.

Published scope

Included

One trademark, one applicant, standard direct electronic filing; standard government filing fee included; country-specific standard item limits apply.

Not included unless confirmed

Objections, oppositions, appeals, disputes, renewals, unusual documents, and non-standard official charges or later-stage work.

Prepare your application

Documents & details

Trademark details, including the applicant’s name and address, the mark, and the goods or services.
A scan of the business licence or personal ID.
Applications for the same mark in different classes by the same owner may need to be associated during examination. Associated marks must later be assigned together.

At a glance

Filing acknowledgement: 7–10 working days
Certificate format: Electronic certificate
Application structure: One class per application
Opposition period: 3 months

Timing assumes a straightforward application. Document preparation, objections or opposition can extend it.

Local representation, filing-route and document requirements are confirmed against current rules during the free professional check.