Patents (Utility Patents) protect “how things work”. For example, the working of a new product, software program, system, or composition.
Provisional Patent ApplicationsSouth African (ZA) Patent Applications: PCT National Phase and Convention ApplicationsTrademarks protect “labels” for products or services as wordmarks, logos, and slogans.
Design Registrations (Design Patents) protect the “shape or look of things”. For example, the shape of a new container or moulded plastic product.