Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941)15. Use of certain marks may be prohibited |
| (1) | The Minister may, after such investigation as he or she may think fit, by notice in the Gazette, prohibit either absolutely or conditionally the use of- |
| (a) | the National Flag, or any former National Flag, of the Republic; or |
| (b) | any mark, word, letter or figure or any arrangement or combination thereof, |
in connection with any trade, business, profession, occupation or event, or in connection with a trade mark, mark or trade description applied to goods.
[Sub-section (1) substituted by section 11 of Act 38 of 1997.]
| (2) | The Minister may, if he is satisfied that the circumstances require it, by notice in the Gazette, withdraw, amend or qualify any notice issued in terms of subsection (1). |
| (3) | Any person who contravenes any such absolute prohibition or fails to comply with any condition prescribed in any such notice shall be guilty of an offence. |