Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 |
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Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 |
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To make provision concerning the marking of merchandise and of coverings in or with which merchandise is sold and the use of certain words and emblems in connection with business.
Last update: July 2023
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The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941), has been updated with the Final Notice on the prohibition on the use of certain words and emblems associated with the 2023 Netball World Cup to be hosted in South Africa, as per General Notice 1925 of GG49015, dated 24 July 2023.
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941), has been updated with the Declaration of the 2023 Netball World Cup as a protected event, as per General Notice 1924 of GG49015, dated 24 July 2023.
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941), has been updated with the Prohibition on the use of certain words and emblems associated with the Cape Flora, as per Notice No. 1824 of GG48646, dated 23 May 2023.
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941), has been updated with a Final Notice on the Declaration of the 2022 Rugby World Cup 7’s as a protected event, as per Notice No. 1236 of GG46754, dated 19 August 2022.
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941), has been updated with a Final Notice on the Prohibition on the use of certain words and emblems associated with the 2022 Rugby World Cup 7’s to be hosted in South Africa, as per Notice No. 1235 of GG46753, dated 19 August 2022.
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been updated by the Prohibition of the Use of the Logo for the Border Management Authority (BMA), as per Notice No. 951 of GG46170, dated 1 April 2022.
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been updated by the publication of the Final Notice on the prohibition on the use of certain words and emblems associated with the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour of South Africa, as per Notice No. 617 of GG 44855, dated 15 July 2021.
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been updated by the prohibition on the use of certain words and emblems associated with the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour of South Africa as per Notice No. 381 of GG 44501, dated 28 April 2021.
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been updated by the publication of the Designation of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour of South Africa as protected event as per Notice No. 380 of GG 44500, dated 28 April 2021.
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been updated by the publication of the Prohibition on the Use of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Logo Biz Portal as per Notice No. 1226 of GG 43906, dated 16 November 2020.
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been amended by Merchandise Marks Amendment Act, 2002 (Act No. 61 of 2002)
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been amended by Merchandise Marks Amendment Act, 2001 (Act No. 50 of 2001)
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been amended by Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act, 1997 (Act No. 38 of 1997)
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been amended by General Law Amendment Act, 1996 (Act No. 49 of 1996)
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been amended by Merchandise Marks Amendment Act, 1987 (Act No. 54 of 1987)
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been amended by Merchandise Marks Amendment Act, 1967 (Act No. 55 of 1967)
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been amended by Merchandise Marks Amendment Act, 1954 (Act No. 47 of 1954)
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been amended by Merchandise Marks Amendment Act, 1952 (Act No. 39 of 1952)
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been amended by Merchandise Marks Amendment Act, 1951 (Act No. 26 of 1951)
The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been amended by Merchandise Marks Amendment Act, 1946 (Act No. 3 of 1946)
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