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ENS
Registered designs are one of the pillars of the intellectual property (IP) law system. Yet patents, trade marks and copyright get most of the headlines.
ENS
Client feedback has shown that articles dealing with celebrities and major brands are relatable, and interesting and bring some life to the field of Intellectual Property...
Adams & Adams
Leon Trotsky is supposed to have said "you may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.". This may or may not be true in war, but it is certainly true in law.
Adams & Adams
On Friday, February 2, 2024, Mr. Denis BOHOUSSOU, Director General of OAPI, welcomed a delegation from the Heads of the "Health and Globalization, Standards, Policies, Market"...
Adams & Adams
We're fond of the "tool kit" approach to Intellectual Property. This is where we encourage our clients to view IP not through the lens of a set of rights to be obtained...
Barnard Inc.
Protecting intellectual property (IP) is crucial in today's competitive business environment, where intangible assets play a significant role in determining value and growth.
Adams & Adams
The online platform at the Egyptian Patent Office which malfunctioned and had been offline since Saturday, 3 February 2024, has been restored.
Adams & Adams
A three-day workshop held in Douala, Cameroon, from 18-20 December 2023, facilitated by OAPI and the Intellectual Property Rights for Africa (AfrIPI) project...
Adams & Adams
Johannesburg – Dec 11, 2023 – Qualcomm Incorporated announced today, the launch of L2Pro Africa IP e-learning Platform, a free online training program designed to empower startups, SMEs, and researchers...
Adams & Adams
Patent Litigation Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of South Africa, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Barnard Inc.
Just as your tangible assets, such as vehicles, office buildings, or machinery, should be protected and maintained, so too should your intellectual property (IP) be subject to adequate protection and maintenance.
Barnard Inc.
When embarking on the journey of buying a home, prospective homeowners should be well-informed in the nuances of latent and patent defects.
Inventa
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has sparked significant changes across various sectors, including in the field of patent law.
Adams & Adams
The African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) celebrated the 24th African Technology and Intellectual Property Day on 13 September 2023, under the theme ‘Intellectual Property: Business
Inventa
Africa covers about one-fifth of the total land surface of the Earth and is home to a rich and diverse animal, plant, and marine biodiversity. Africa is also a land rich in cultural diversity...
Adams & Adams
The Court of the Commissioner of Patents recently handed down a decision which brings long awaited clarity and relief to the patent profession and applicants in South Africa.
Consolidated Employers Organisation
In our continuing our series, "Mind Your Own Business", this article explores the crucial aspect of protecting your intellectual property (IP) in the workplace.
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Adams & Adams
Countries in Northern Africa, including Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Egypt have been increasing their focus on anti-counterfeiting and protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
ENS
What we never write about is the actual offices where the IP rights are registered. However, thanks to a fascinating article that was published in Politico by Edith Hancock...
ENS
The official announcement of the news which has been widely reported in the South African press reads as follows...
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