• Dr. Raj Singh

South Africa is also colonized by the United Kingdom. After the South African War (1899-1902) in the year 1910 the Union of South Africa was created. Following this, in the year1931 South Africa was regarded as self-governing states. Before that it will be of no consequence to discuss the existence of the Intellectual Property Law (primarily Trademark Law). However, after getting the status of self-governance and Republic (in the year 1961) thegovernment of the South Africa have taken activeparticipation in most of the InternationalConvention. As far as trademark law is concerned it is clear from the name that trademark is mark associated with any business or trade, especially for the purpose of distinguishing a particular manufacturer or seller's productsfrom those of others. In 18th century when the industrialization began, the importance of trademark has been realizesworldwide. Similarly, the importance of trademark was recognizes in South Africa. In this review paper researcher will try to explain trademark law of South Africa which shall include their legal framework, trademark registration criteria, registration process, landmark judgment and a comparative analysis of the whole registration processexisting in South Africa and India. Further, the concept of well-known trademark in south Africa is also discussed in brief.

Criteria, India, Industrialization, Registration,South Africa and trademark.

"Trademarks Law in South Africa and its Comparison with India ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 2, page no.132-138, February-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIREV06022.pdf

"Trademarks Law in South Africa and its Comparison with India ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 2, page no. pp132-138, February-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIREV06022.pdf