🇿🇦 SAEPRIS

SAEPRIS provides comprehensive IP protection services for South African enterprises — Startups, SMEs, Cooperatives, NGOs, and Large Corporates. All services are free for SAEPRIS registered members, except statutory fees such as Trademark Registration.

1. Trademark Protection

• Register company names, logos, slogans, and brand identifiers with CIPC.
• Protect your trademark legally from misuse and infringement.
• Statutory fee for a standard trademark: R4675 (over and above SAEPRIS registration fee).
• SAEPRIS assists in application, filing, and tracking the registration process.

2. Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Protection

• Safeguard your IP assets including inventions, designs, and digital content.
• Ensure legal compliance and enforce rights in case of infringement.
• SAEPRIS provides guidance, documentation templates, and support in IP litigation processes.

3. Patenting & Innovation Protection

• Patent inventions, methods, and technological solutions with CIPC.
• SAEPRIS assists in drafting patent applications and submitting for approval.
• Members get full guidance on patent searches, filing, and protection strategies.

4. Brand Identity & Trade Secrets

• Secure trade secrets and confidential business information.
• Build a strong, legally protected brand identity.
• SAEPRIS provides templates and compliance guidance for trade secret management.

5. Copyright Registration

• Protect written works, digital content, software, artistic works, and publications.
• Enable claims for royalties and licensing income.
• SAEPRIS guides members in filing copyrights with CIPC and enforcing rights if infringed.

6. Royalties & Licensing Claims

• Assist members in claiming royalties from licensed use of their IP.
• Provide guidance on contracts, agreements, and legal documentation for revenue collection.

7. Legal Litigation for IP Infringement

• Support members in pursuing legal action against infringement of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Provide templates, evidence guidance, and liaison with legal partners.
• SAEPRIS ensures members are supported throughout the dispute resolution process.

How SAEPRIS Membership Works

1. Register your enterprise via the SAEPRIS e-Register Portal. Fee: R490.
2. Receive your SAEPRIS membership letter instantly via email.
3. Contact SAEPRIS support for guidance on filing IP services.
4. Follow support agent instructions step by step for filings.
5. Statutory fees such as trademarks are payable directly during filing, all other services free for members.
6. Receive confirmations and legal documentation for your IP filings.