南非公司与知识产权局（CIPC）负责统一管理相关事务。本期主要介绍外观设计。
根据南非的《外观设计法》，设计（design）既包括美学（aesthetic）设计，也包括功能（functional）设计。
“美学设计”是指适用于任何物品的任何设计，无论是图案、形状、构造、装饰或者以上任何两项或多项的组合，无论采用何种实施方式，无论审美品质如何，能够作用于视觉并其特征仅由视觉判断。例如，戒指的设计通常与美学特征挂钩。
“功能设计”则指适用于任何物品的任何设计，无论是图案、形状、构造或者以上任何两项或多项的组合，无论采用何种实施方式，其包含的必要特征可实现应用该设计的物品所需具备的功能。
功能设计中，也包括集成电路拓扑图（integrated circuit topography，指由电学、电磁学或光学元件以及集成电路构成的三维功能设计）、掩膜作品（mask work，指集成电路或集成电路的某一部分）或掩膜作品的系列。
南非外观设计美学设计登记在外观设计注册簿A部分，功能设计登记在F部分。
申请人可以直接向CIPC提出申请获得南非外观设计专利，具体程序如下：
1.外观设计检索
检索并非强制要求，但建议在申请前进行检索，以确保设计的原创性或相同或类似的设计并未注册。
检索可在比勒陀利亚的外观设计登记办公室进行，申请人可自行前往也可委托代理人办理。
2.注册用户
提交申请前，申请人需首先通过CIPC网站或在其办事处注册为用户，获取用户代码，以便向CIPC付款。
注册后，网站将以用户名称自动为申请人创建虚拟帐户。申请人在提交申请前，需要将资金存入其CIPC虚拟账户。之后，所有与申请有关的费用将从该虚拟账户中扣除。
3.提交申请
申请需提交纸质版，部分文件可在线提交。申请人将具有新颖性和显著性的外观设计的图片或照片（A4纸尺寸）邮寄给CIPC，填写并提交所需表格。
D1：两份《申请与确认表》，只能提交纸质文件。申请人需按洛迦诺分类填写分类号，若无法确定分类号，可请求外观设计注册官协助确定，但需另外缴纳220南非兰特。注意应把用户代码填写在D1上。
D2：两份《外观设计注册表》，只能提交纸质文件。
D3：一份《授权委托书》，可在线提交。
D6：两份《确定性陈述与说明性陈述》，只能提交纸质文件。确定性陈述（definitive statement）必须填写，用于阐述外观设计注册所提供的保护范围。
说明性陈述（explanatory statement）为可选，用于解释使用该设计的物品的特征，包括物品的功能和（或）构建该物品的方法或原理。如果所申请的设计为集成电路拓扑图、掩膜作品或掩膜作品的系列，则必须就其功能及操作提供说明性陈述。
D8：两份《公开详情表》，只能提交纸质文件。其中，特征简要说明（brief statement of features）不超过150个单词，是对确定性陈述与说明性陈述的总结。该表格需附带用于公示的附图。
附图（representation）：一式七份，A4纸尺寸，其中一份需要提交电子版，其余提交纸质文件。附图应包含不同视角，如顶部、侧面及正面视角。
选择一个视角用于公示，并提交两份指明“用于公示”的附图。所有附图（用于公示的除外）都应署名。
4.审查及授权
CIPC收到申请起5个工作日内，申请人会收到一份确认CIPC已收到申请并分配正式外观设计申请号的D1返还表。
在6个月的正式审查期（审查是否符合形式要求）后，CIPC将注册（接受）通知下发给申请人。
申请人必须将CIPC的通知按规定的方式在专利期刊上公示。CIPC将在公示之日起44个工作日内颁发注册证。
5.修改
申请提交后，只能对申请作有限的补正。《外观设计法》第26条允许对笔误或明显的错误进行修正；第27条允许基于以下原因在外观设计注册前或注册后的任何时间对外观设计申请或外观设计进行补正：
外观设计所有权发生变化
居住或文件送达地址发生变更
解决一些缺陷以便让注册申请程序继续进行
说明有误
申请措辞有误
南非外观设计专利中美学设计的保护期最长为15年，功能设计的保护期最长为10年，自注册之日或首次公开日（以较早者为准）起算。
外观设计权利人需从该设计的注册日或首次公开日起第3年期满前开始逐年缴纳维护费，否则权利将失效。
需要注意，根据南非《外观设计法》，任何人可在任何时间申请撤销已注册外观设计。
1.申请费：240/项
2.优先权请求费：44
3.撤销注册外观设计专利费：82
4.更正错误费：82
上述费用以南非兰特（ZAR）定价。
The South African company and Intellectual Property Office (CIPC) are responsible for the unified management of related affairs. This issue mainly introduces the appearance design.
According to South Africa's Design Act, design includes both aesthetic and functional designs.
Aesthetic design "refers to any design that is applicable to any object, whether it is a pattern, shape, construction, decoration, or a combination of any two or more of the above, regardless of the implementation method, regardless of aesthetic quality, capable of acting on the visual perception and whose characteristics are solely judged by the visual perception.
For example, the design of a ring is often associated with aesthetic features.
Functional design "refers to any design that is applicable to any item, whether it is a pattern, shape, structure, or any combination of two or more of the above, regardless of the implementation method, and includes necessary features that can achieve the functions required for the item to which the design is applied.
In functional design, it also includes integrated circuit topology (referring to three-dimensional functional design composed of electrical, electromagnetic, or optical components and integrated circuits), mask work (referring to integrated circuits or a part of an integrated circuit), or a series of mask works.
The aesthetic design registration of South African exterior design is in section A of the exterior design registration book, and the functional design registration is in section F.
Applicants can directly apply to CIPC to obtain a South African design patent, and the specific procedures are as follows:
1. Appearance design search
Retrieval is not mandatory, but it is recommended to conduct a search before applying to ensure the originality of the design or that identical or similar designs have not been registered.
The search can be conducted at the Design Registration Office in Pretoria, and the applicant can go there on their own or entrust an agent to handle it.
2. Registered users
Before submitting the application, the applicant must first register as a user on the CIPC website or at their office to obtain a user code in order to make payments to CIPC.
After registration, the website will automatically create a virtual account for the applicant under their username.
Applicants need to deposit funds into their CIPC virtual account before submitting their application. Afterwards, all fees related to the application will be deducted from the virtual account.
3. Submit an application
The application requires a paper version to be submitted, and some documents can be submitted online. The applicant shall mail pictures or photos (A4 paper size) of the appearance design with novelty and distinctiveness to CIPC, fill out and submit the required form:
D1: Two "Application and Confirmation Forms" can only be submitted in paper form. The applicant needs to fill in the classification number according to the Locarno classification.
If the classification number cannot be determined, they can request the assistance of the design registrar to determine it, but they need to pay an additional 220 South African rand. Please note that the user code should be filled in on D1.
D2: Two copies of the "Appearance Design Registration Form" can only be submitted in paper form.
D3: A Power of Attorney can be submitted online.
D6: Two sets of 'Definitive Statements and Explanatory Statements' can only be submitted in paper form.
A deterministic statement must be filled out to explain the scope of protection provided by the design registration.
An explanatory statement is optional, used to explain the features of the item using the design, including the functionality of the item and/or the method or principle of constructing the item.
If the applied design is an integrated circuit topology diagram, mask work, or a series of mask works, explanatory statements must be provided regarding its functions and operations.
D8: Two copies of the 'Public Details Form' can only be submitted in paper format. Among them, the brief statement of features should not exceed 150 words and is a summary of deterministic and explanatory statements.
This form needs to be accompanied by accompanying drawings for public disclosure.
Representation: Seven copies in A4 paper size, one of which needs to be submitted in electronic format, and the rest in paper format.
The attached diagram should include different perspectives, such as top, side, and front views. Select a perspective for public disclosure and submit two accompanying drawings indicating 'for public disclosure'.
All accompanying drawings (excluding those used for publicity) should be signed.
4. Review and Authorization
Within 5 working days from the receipt of the application by CIPC, the applicant will receive a D1 return form confirming that CIPC has received the application and assigned a formal design application number.
After a formal review period of 6 months (to verify compliance with formal requirements), CIPC will issue a registration (acceptance) notice to the applicant.
The applicant must publish the notice of CIPC in the prescribed manner in the patent journal. CIPC will issue the registration certificate within 44 working days from the date of public announcement.
5. Modify
After the application is submitted, only limited corrections can be made to the application. Article 26 of the Design Law allows for the correction of typographical or obvious errors; Article 27 allows for the correction of design applications or designs at any time before or after registration based on the following reasons:
Change in ownership of exterior design
Change of residential or document delivery address
Resolve some defects to allow the registration application process to continue
Explanation incorrect
Incorrect wording in the application
The maximum protection period for aesthetic designs in South African design patents is 15 years, and the maximum protection period for functional designs is 10 years, starting from the date of registration or initial publication (whichever is earlier).
The owner of the right to design shall pay maintenance fees annually from the registration date or the first public disclosure date of the design before the expiration of the third year, otherwise the right will become invalid.
It should be noted that according to the South African Designs Act, anyone can apply to revoke a registered design at any time.
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Office Fees
1. Application fee: 240 per item
2. Priority claim fee: 44
3. Revocation of registered design patent fee: 82
4. Error correction fee: 82
The above fees are priced in South African Rand (ZAR).
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1. Application fee: 240 per item
2. Priority claim fee: 44
3. Revocation of registered design patent fee: 82
4. Error correction fee: 82
The above fees are priced in South African Rand (ZAR).
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