A South African club licenses its marks to the African sub-licensee of a global sportswear brand; African by parties, licensee territory and competition.
| Record ID | TX-AFR-2026-0060 |
|---|---|
| Record type | Commercial IP transaction |
| Transaction type | Trade mark licence, Sublicence, Brand sponsorship and licence |
| IP rights | trade mark |
| Status | Signed |
| Qualifying date | 2026-05-05 |
| Sector | Sports · Club kit and technical sponsorship |
| African markets | South Africa |
| Licensed territory | Selected African territories under the Umbro licence (club-level use in South Africa). |
| Disclosed value | Not disclosed in the sources reviewed. |
| Evidence | Primary source, independently corroborated · 3 source(s) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-25 |
Parties
- Stellenbosch Football Club (South Africa): licensor, rights holder
- ShockProof Investments 223 (Pty) Ltd (South Africa): licensee, sublicensee, manufacturer
- Umbro (United Kingdom): licensor
Key terms
- Interest: technical sponsorship and sublicensed brand supply; Territorial scope: Stellenbosch FC teams and supporter merchandise; Term: Long-term; from the 2026/27 season
Sources
- Stellenbosch FC and Umbro South Africa announce new long-term partnership, Stellenbosch FC, 2026-05-05
- Stellenbosch FC x Umbro South Africa announce new long term partnership, Umbro South Africa, 2026-05-05
- Stellenbosch FC sign new kit deal with legacy brand, Sunday Independent, 2026-05-05
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