Only a patentee may sue for patent infringement. In order to get a patent granted in South Africa, one must accompany the patent application with the complete patent specification.Patent Litigation Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of South Africa, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries. A specialist court, the Court of Commissioner of Patents, hears all first instance matters relating to patent infringement and validity. Section 25(1) of the South African Patents Act. A Lesson Applicable to South African Patent Prosection. Don't be the hare, beaming at the prospects of obtaining a quick patent grant.