Trademark search: Before filing a trademark application, it is important to conduct a search to ensure that the trademark is not already registered or pending registration by someone else. The South African Trade Marks Office provides a search service that can be accessed online.

Filing the application: The trademark application must be filed with the South African Trade Marks Office. The application must include the applicant's details, a description of the goods or services for which the trademark is being applied, and a representation of the trademark.

Examination: Once the application has been filed, it will be examined by the South African Trade Marks Office to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Trade Marks Act.

Publication: If the trademark application is accepted, it will be published in the South African Trade Marks Journal. This provides an opportunity for third parties to oppose the registration of the trademark if they believe that it infringes on their rights.

Opposition: If an opposition is filed, the matter will be referred to the Registrar for determination. If there is no opposition, or if the opposition is unsuccessful, the trademark will be registered.

Registration: Once the trademark is registered, the owner will receive a certificate of registration. The trademark will be protected for a period of ten years from the date of registration and can be renewed indefinitely for further periods of ten years.

It is important to note that the trademark filing procedure can take several months to complete, and it is advisable to seek the assistance of a trademark attorney to ensure that the application is filed correctly and in compliance with the Trade Marks Act.

In South Africa, trademark registration renewal can be done online through the e-services portal of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). The steps to renew a trademark registration online are as follows:

Log in to the CIPC e-services portal using your username and password.

Click on the "Trade Marks" tab and select "Renewal Application" from the dropdown menu.

Enter the trademark registration number and select the relevant class or classes for which the renewal is required.

Pay the renewal fee using the available payment options on the portal.

Submit the renewal application.

Once the application and payment have been processed, the CIPC will issue a renewal certificate to the trademark owner. The renewed registration will be valid for a further period of 10 years from the date of the expiration of the original registration.

It is important to note that trademark owners should ensure that they renew their trademark registration before it expires, as failure to do so can result in the loss of trademark protection.

You can get all the information about CIPC and other relevant relations with the contract lawyer.