Posted on March 17th, 2010 by Alet
Smit & Van Wyk Attorneys deals exclusively with Intellectual Property Law, which include copyright. In South Africa, like in most other countries, copyright differs from other forms of intellectual property in that it is not a right that needs to be registered (except in the USA).
The following are eligible for Copyright Protection:
- Literary works (eg. reports, lectures, novels, poems, textbooks, letters, speeches).
- Musical works.
- Artistic works (eg. paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs).
- Cinematograph films.
- Sound recordings.
- Broadcasts (electromagnetic transmissions intended for reception by the public).
- Programme-carrying signals (passes through a satellite).
- Published editions of books (first print of a literary or musical work).
- Computer programs (operation instructions of a computer).
Smit & Van Wyk Contact Attorneys Details:
Tel: +27 (0) 12 844 1000
Fax: +27(0)12 844 1001
Alternative Fax: +27 (0) 86 619 0493
E-mail: enquiries@svw.co.za
Website: www.svw.co.za
Courier Address:
Smit & Van Wyk Attorneys
Enterprise Building 23B
The Innovation Hub
Hotel Street
Pretoria 0087
South Africa
Postal Address:
Smit & Van Wyk Attorneys
PO Box 111
Innovation Hub
0087
South Africa
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Posted on March 17th, 2010 by Alet
Smit & Van Wyk Attorneys specialises in all fields of Intellectual Property law, which include trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyright, and related litigation.
Smit & Van Wyk Attorneys Trade Mark Services:
- Definition of a trademark – a mark which distinguishes your goods or services from other goods or services.
- Value of a trademark – a cost-effective way of protecting your name and reputation.
- Duration of protection – registered trademark needs to be renewed every ten years in South Africa.
- Registering a trademark – provide a copy of your intended trademark.
- Uniqueness of a trademark – conduct searches through the records at the South African Trademarks Office, to make sure there exists no identical trademark.
- Company names and trademarks – company name registration is independent of a trademark registration.
- Transferring a trademark – trademarks may be bought or sold like other commodities.
Smit & Van Wyk Contact Details:
Tel: +27 (0) 12 844 1000
Fax: +27(0)12 844 1001
Alternative Fax: +27 (0) 86 619 0493
E-mail: enquiries@svw.co.za
Website: www.svw.co.za
Courier Address:
Smit & Van Wyk Attorneys
Enterprise Building 23B
The Innovation Hub
Hotel Street
Pretoria 0087
South Africa
Postal Address:
Smit & Van Wyk Attorneys
PO Box 111
Innovation Hub
0087
South Africa
This posting about Trade Marks | Smit and Van Wyk Attorneys | Pretoria was sponsored by i Lead Online South Africa. Should you wish to advertise on this website contact i Lead Online: info@etraffic.co.za. Visit www.ileadwebsites.co.za for more online directories such as this one.
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