Sincere Thanks for Assistance with Provisional Patent Extension

Dear CIPC Team, I refer to the confirmation of the three-month extension granted in respect of a provisional patent application (Case No. 2024/03391) filed, and I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all the staff involved — particularly Ms Malebane, whose commitment and willingness to assist even beyond normal office hours made all the difference.

Her guidance throughout the process, including the helpful suggestion to file a secondary provisional patent as a safeguard, was invaluable and showed a level of professionalism and care that truly stands out.

Your team’s dedication, responsiveness, and support in ensuring that South African inventors are protected — especially at such a late hour and under time pressure — reflects the very best of public service.

If more of our departments operated with the same efficiency, teamwork, and sense of duty that you’ve demonstrated, our country would undoubtedly be in excellent shape.

With heartfelt thanks, Johan Reynders