Biofarma trademarks: expansion into trademark classes, 1970–2025
Video: how Biofarma extended its South African trademarks into new classes from 1970 to 2025 – from pharmaceuticals, tech & it services, medical devices into new fields. 10 of 45 classes, 321 trademarks. South African trademark statistics by Sibanda & Zantwijk.
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- Before 1970, Biofarma already used 1 classes, including class 5 pharmaceuticals.
- 1970: Biofarma moves into class 3 cosmetics & cleaning.
- 1992: Biofarma moves into class 14 jewellery & watches.
- 1996: Biofarma moves into class 41 education & entertainment.
- 1997: Biofarma moves into class 16 paper & print; class 42 tech & IT services.
- 2005: Biofarma moves into class 35 advertising & retail; class 44 medical & beauty care.
- 2015: Biofarma moves into class 10 medical devices.
- 2016: Biofarma moves into class 9 electronics & software.
- By 2025, Biofarma had trademarks in 10 of the 45 classes.