A patent is a grant of intellectual property rights from a government to an inventor. Patents are territorial and must be filed in the country of interest. Patents are granted for an invention or discovery, which is new, inventive and useful.
Inventors may apply for patent protection either before or after they have accomplished their invention. However, if the inventor has not yet accomplished his or her invention, he/she should apply for a patent as soon as possible because it is cheaper to do so while the idea is still being developed.
Patent applications should be filed as soon as possible because it is cheaper to do so while the idea is still being developed.
How much does it cost to patent an idea in SA?
A patent is a form of intellectual property that allows the owner to control the use and distribution of their invention.
The cost for a patent in South Africa depends on the type of patent and how quickly you want it.
There are four categories of patents:
– Provisional patent: costs R3,000
– Standard patent: costs R10,000
– Supplementary protection certificate (SPC): costs R25,000
– International standard classification (ISCO) certificate: costs R25,000
How to file a patent in South Africa?
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted by a government to an inventor to make, use, and sell an invention for a limited period. In order to file for a patent in South Africa, you need to have your invention patented in one or more countries of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Inventors should note that patents are not available for designs or inventions that are contrary to public order or morality. This means that patents will not be granted for inventions whose use would cause harm or injury to people or property.
