This is the official portal for IP Online Services (e-journals, IP searches, e-filing of IP) at CIPC. If you are looking to register a patent, a trade mark, a design or copyright in South Africa, you have come to the right place.

Here you can find out more about Intellectual Property. Navigate the site to learn more about the types of IP, the ways of protecting it, enforcement, its steps against infringement and other useful tips. The site provides links to other resources within South Africa and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

You can view or download the latest patent journal or browse through the archives. The site caters for diverse users from the public as well as the professional trade: Students, Entrepreneurs, Business managers, IP attorneys, etc. A professional zone is accessible by registration for commercial users. Fee-based services are rendered in the professional zone.