Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941)

Notice No. 617

15 July 2021

GG 44855

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Following a request from event organisers of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour of South Africa, I, Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, hereby issue the final Notice in terms of section 15(1) of the Merchandise Marks Act 1941, the use of the logos, certain words or emblems as depicted in Annexures 1-16 or similar drawings which might cause confusion with any trade, business, profession or occupation or event, or connection with any trade mark, mark or trade description applied to goods, save where the use thereof is by the authority of South African Rugby.

Proprietors of identical or similar marks already in use will not be affected by this prohibition and the prohibition is absolute in nature. The prohibition will be effective until 31 August 2021.

Ebrahim Patel

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition

14/07/2021