Typically, in South Africa, from start to finish, the trademark registration process can take anywhere from 2 to 4 years, from the point of filing your application to the completion of the registration process.
The typical breakdown of the timeline is:
- 12-24 months for initial examination by the Registrar
- 3 months for publication in the Patent Journal for opposition
- 12-18 months after opposition period for final registration
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