About us

Aim

IdeaNav helps inventors protect their ideas via the GlobalIPCo online system.

Who we are

IdeaNav was formed in 2007 and includes:

Patent Attorneys / Directors:
Anthony van Zantwijk (BSc(Civ)Eng, LLB, LLM(Tax)),

Paulo Lopes (MSc(Mech)Eng, LLB, HDip(Tax))

Trademark Attorneys:

Taya Lombard (LLB)

Tanith El Alam (BCom (LAW), LLB)​

Why S&Z?

  • S&Z is the top filer of South African patents (2022, 2023, 2024).
  • S&Z is the exclusive agent for GlobalIPCo in South Africa.
  • The South African component of SANi combination patents are filed by S&Z.
  • S&Z patent attorneys used to work at one of South Africa’s biggest patent firms, Spoor and Fisher.

Pricing

We support the GlobalIPCo online system, which offer affordable online patent, design and trademark services.

Software

We embrace online systems that reduce the cost to file and prosecute patents, trademarks and designs to grant. In this regard, we work closely with GlobalIPCo – a software company that develops: IP management systems (that we use to file and report on applications); and online filing systems (for which we are the exclusive South African agent).

Provisional Patent Online

Our online patent, trademark and design renewal system is also popular among multinational companies to reduce their cost of holding patents.

Latest Specials
  • Patent Pending Number

    Only $49

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  • Online SA trademark filing

    Only $170

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  • Register a Trademark in South Africa

    R4,090 + vat

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  • Save up to 70% on renewal fees

    Save up to 70% on patent renewal fees / annuities by paying them online

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  • EU Design Registration

    Only $625

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  • Trademark search

    R2,500 + vat

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  • Online SA design filing

    Only $299

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  • File provisional patent

    Only $49

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Get started with the patent process

Get in touch

Contact us

Sibanda & Zantwijk Attorneys
9 Kruger St
Oaklands
Johannesburg
South Africa

T +27 (0)11 483 1439
T +27 (0)11 483 3128 (alt.)
info@ideanav.co.za