South Africa

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission the dti Campus, Block F 77 Meintjies Street Sunnyside, Pretoria 0002, South Africa

he Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is the main institution responsible for the registration and management of intellectual property rights in South Africa. It handles applications for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. CIPC was formed by the merger of the Office of Companies and Intellectual Property Enforcement (OCIPE) and the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office (CIPRO) in 2011. The CIPC ensures compliance with legal standards and facilitates official changes in business operations and statuses.