Utility Patents (Patents) protect “how things work”. For example, the working of a new product, software program, system, or composition.
New Provisional Patent Applications (valid for 12 months)South African (ZA) Patent Applications: PCT National Phase and Paris Convention ApplicationsDesign Patents (Design Registrations) protect the “shape or look of things”. For example, the shape of a new container or moulded plastic product.
Trademarks protect “labels” for products or services as wordmarks, logos, and slogans.