Grassroots innovation journey spotlights new pathways
Creating impact in the innovation ecosystem and reaching disadvantaged communities has been central to the Inventor Assistance Program (IAP), helping turn innovative ideas into commercial assets. The IAP is the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) flagship project, launched in partnership with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
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Young Ideas — South Africa’s Future Gold Standard, CIPC IP Youth Awards 2026
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is proud to announce that they will be hosting the CIPC Intellectual Property (IP) Youth Awards 2026. The Competition is a dynamic platform designed to celebrate bold thinking, fresh innovation, and the next generation of business leaders.
Read more: Young Ideas — South Africa’s Future Gold Standard, CIPC IP Youth Awards 2026
dtic, CIPC AND SPU to host the 6th annual intellectual property and technology commercialisation colloquium
Key stakeholders from government, academia and business will convene in Kimberley, Northern Cape, for a colloquium aimed at strengthening South Africa’s innovation and technology commercialisation ecosystem and unlocking new economic opportunities.
CIPC launches a Case Management System
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Case Management System (CMS), a modern digital platform designed to improve how the public submits and tracks complaints and legal documents.
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Functions of the Commission
- The CIPC does registration of companies, co-operatives and intellectual property rights (trade marks, patents, designs and copyright) and maintenance thereof.
- Disclosure of Information on its business registers.
- Promotion of education and awareness of Company and Intellectual Property Law.
- Promotion of compliance with relevant legislation.
- Efficient and effective enforcement of relevant legislation.
- Monitoring compliance with and contraventions of financial reporting standards, and making recommendations thereto to Financial Reporting Standards Council (FRSC).
- Licensing of Business rescue practitioners.
- Report, research and advise the Minister on matters of national policy relating to company and intellectual property law.
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The Commission is responsible for:
- Registering and maintaining companies, close corporations and co-operatives to ensure an accurate, reliable business register.
- Administering the registration of intellectual property rights, including trade marks, patents, designs and copyright, to support innovation and economic growth.
- Providing public access to business and intellectual property information to promote transparency and accountability.
- Promoting education and awareness of company and intellectual property law to enhance voluntary compliance.
- Promoting, monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Companies Act and related legislation.
- Monitoring compliance with prescribed financial reporting standards and making recommendations to the Financial Reporting Standards Council (FRSC).
- Administering beneficial ownership disclosure requirements to enhance transparency and combat the abuse of legal people.
- Licensing and regulating business rescue practitioners to support business sustainability and economic recovery.
- Administering annual returns to determine the continued operation and compliance status of registered entities.
- Conducting research and advising the Minister on matters of national policy relating to company and intellectual property law.
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What we do
CIPC facilitates company and intellectual property registrations, monitor statutory compliance, administer annual returns and beneficial ownership disclosures, regulate business rescue practitioners, and maintain accurate, reliable business registers. Using digital service channels such as BizPortal and e-Services, we provide accessible, efficient, and transparent solutions designed to make it easier to do business in South Africa.Through innovation, transparency, and stakeholder collaboration, CIPC remains committed to building trust in South Africa’s regulatory system and supporting a competitive, inclusive economy.
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Our Vision To be a credible, efficient, and world-class regulator of business entities and intellectual property. Our Mission In collaboration with stakeholders, to facilitate an enabling regulatory environment that promotes ease of doing business and supports economic growth in South Africa. Our Values
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