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Trade Marks In Africa

Protection of Well Known Trademarks

Madrid Registrations Enforceable

First to File Jurisdiction

Opposition Proceedings Possible

Non-use Period For Cancellation

Custom Recordals Possible

South Africa

Yes

3 Years

Yes

South Africa

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3 Years

Yes

South Africa

Yes

3 Years

Yes

South Africa

Yes

3 Years

Yes

South Africa

Yes

3 Years

Yes

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