Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”) would like to remind customers that
the words COMPANIES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMMISSION as well as the
abbreviation CIPC and the logo of CIPC have been declared a prohibited mark under the
Merchandise Marks Act, Act 17 of 1941.
Therefore, the use of any of these elements may only be made with the express written
authorisation of CIPC. Unauthorised use constitutes a criminal offense in respect of which a fine
is payable. This includes:-
- the use of the words COMPANIES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMMISSION
and/or the abbreviation CIPC, in e-mail addresses, on websites, documentation, marketing
material or any other material; and
- the use of the CIPC logo on any websites, documentation, marketing material or any other
material.
Customers that are using these elements are requested to change their e-mail addresses, website
domain names, and remove all elements from their websites, documentation or other material
with IMMEDIATE EFFECT. Failure to comply will result in CIPC commencing criminal and/or
other legal proceedings against such person(s), in order to protect its intellectual property.