The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission as part of its continued support and development of the small business community, is proud to announce its collaboration with the National Small Business Counsil (NSBC). The NSBC is offering free membership to any registered company. As part of the awareness of this free membership, a SMS will be
Dear CIPC customer, The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) wishes to clarify the confusion with the non compliance notices issued by SARS to companies and close corporations, who have not filed their tax returns. The notice issued by SARS is based on tax compliance, and not the same compliance required by CIPC, for the
SOUTH AFRICA HOSTS THE 15TH BRICS HEADS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICES MEETING On 17th October 2023, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Commissioner Adv. Rory Voller hosted and chaired the 15th BRICS IP HIPO (heads of IP Offices) meeting. The meeting held virtually, was attended by the Heads of the IP offices of Brazil
17 October 2023 Today, the Commissioner Adv. Rory Voller will be chairing the 15th meeting of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Heads of Intellectual Property Offices (HIPO). Heads of Intellectual property offices of BRICS countries meet biannually to discuss BRICS cooperation in the field of Intellectual Property Rights. As an IP regulator
Applications filed with the CIPC, that comply with the Companies Act, and CIPC internal requirements, are processed accordingly. To that end, reasonable steps have been taken by the CIPC to ensure that filers are informed and guided on the Act and process requirements, through the publication of extensive step by step guides, guidance notes, etc.It
