11 July 2007
FIFA has applied for certain words and emblems to be trade marked so their
use is prohibited except by FIFA and those FIFA has given rights. The Minister
of Trade and Industry has invited written objections to FIFA's request, as is
required by Section 13 of the Merchandise Marks Act 1941 (Act 17 of 1941).
Interested persons are invited to submit, in writing, any objections to Mr
Netshitenzhe, Director of Commercial Law and Policy, Pretoria 0001, fax number:
012 394 2506 or e-mail address McDonaldN@thedti.gov.za.
The closing date for objections is 2 August 2007.
This request for objections was published, through notice 787 of 2007 in the
government gazette, on 21 June 2007, made available on 2 July 2007.
The Minister of Trade and Industry will take into account objections from
the public as well as the principles within South Africa's legislation in this
area when he decides whether or not to grant the requested trade marks.
The Government acknowledges FIFA's intellectual property rights as one of
its guarantees. http://www.sa2010.gov.za/government/guarantees.php.
Protection of intellectual property and marketing rights will be done in
accordance with current South African legislation. http://www.sa2010.gov.za/government/merchandise_marks.php.
Request for objections:
* Notice 787 of 2007
* Trade Marks Act, 1993 (Act 194 of 1993)
* Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act 17 of 1941).
For more information please contact:
Clement Manoko
Department of Trade and Industry
Tel: 012 394 1712
Fax: 012 394 0264
Cell: 082 376 7995
E-mail: clement@thedti.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Trade and Industry
11 July 2007
