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Intellectual property law and copyright law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as licensing and syndication, patent law, trade secrets and trademark law.

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South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide

Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Cameroon, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Citadel Law Firm

Assignment Of Trade Marks – Transferring Ownership For Strategic Impact

Section 40 of the Trade Marks Act 1993 in South Africa governs the registration of assignments and transmissions of trade marks.

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Hypothecation vs Licensing vs Assignment – Unlocking Trade Mark Value

Trade marks are valuable assets for businesses, and they can be utilised in various ways to achieve commercial benefits.

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Hypothecation Of Trade Marks – Using IP As Collateral For Finance

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

In Focus: Olmoskhon Khamidova On Intellectual Property As A Tool For Innovation And Investment

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GRATA International

Accession To Paris Convention

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

In Focus: Олмосхон Хамидова - об интеллектуальной собственности как инструменте инноваций и инвестиций

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GRATA International

The Beat vs The Law: Copyright Compliance For Disc Jockeys In Nigeria

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Trade Mark Licensing – Permitted Use, Registered Users And Revenue Growth

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Copyright Injunctions In Nigeria: Emergency Remedies And Their Strategic Use In Litigation

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) Issues New Copyright (Collective Management) Regulations 2025

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Exploring Copyright Protection In The Nigerian Fashion Industry

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

AI And IP Law: What Is The Nigerian Legal Perspective?

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Inventa

Setting Up A Solar Business In Nigeria: A Complete Guide To Registration, Certification And Compliance

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts: Echoes And Outcomes For The Merger, Acquisition, And Private Equity Market

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Tax Administration In Nigeria – A Review Of The 2025 Nigerian Tax Reform Laws

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Pavestones Legal

Nigeria's Historic Tax Reform: A Game-Changer With Missing Pieces

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Investments And Securities Act 2025: What You Should Know About The SEC's Expanded Enforcement Powers

Nigeria Commercial

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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Trademark

Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide

Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Cameroon, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Citadel Law Firm

Assignment Of Trade Marks – Transferring Ownership For Strategic Impact

Section 40 of the Trade Marks Act 1993 in South Africa governs the registration of assignments and transmissions of trade marks.

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

Hypothecation vs Licensing vs Assignment – Unlocking Trade Mark Value

Trade marks are valuable assets for businesses, and they can be utilised in various ways to achieve commercial benefits.

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

Hypothecation Of Trade Marks – Using IP As Collateral For Finance

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

In Focus: Olmoskhon Khamidova On Intellectual Property As A Tool For Innovation And Investment

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GRATA International

Accession To Paris Convention

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Trade Mark Licensing – Permitted Use, Registered Users And Revenue Growth

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Mauritius Accedes To ARIPO Harare Protocol

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Talks Continue To Advance South Sudan's Future Accession To ARIPO

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Adams & Adams

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IT & Internet

South African Firms Take On African IP Challenge

The thought of Africa may conjure up images of disease, poverty, wars, famine and downwardly progressing economies.

South Africa IP

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ENS

New .XXX Top Level Domain

The new .XXX top level domain name registry is being rolled out for use in the adult entertainment industry.

South Africa IP

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BOUWERS INC.

The Mixed Pleasures Of The .xxx Domain Name

The long awaited and hotly debated .xxx top-level domain (TLD) was approved recently and will soon become available to members of the adult entertainment industry.

South Africa IP

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Spoor & Fisher

Advocate General’s Opinion: Interflora Inc vs Marks & Spencer

South Africa IP

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Werksmans Attorneys

Adult Entertainment’s New TLD – An XXX-Rated Opportunity Or Headache?

South Africa IP

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Spoor & Fisher

Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence

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Rex Attorneys

New Rules Aim to Tighten up Regulation of Cryptography Providers

South Africa Strategy

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

The Rewards And Challenges Of Investing In Telecoms In Developing Countries: Nigeria In Focus

Nigeria Strategy

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Aluko & Oyebode

Stolen Domain Name? Complain!

South Africa Litigation

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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Patent

In Focus: Olmoskhon Khamidova On Intellectual Property As A Tool For Innovation And Investment

My professional journey in the field of intellectual property began with working on projects for foreign investors entering the Uzbek market.

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GRATA International

Accession To Paris Convention

Ethiopia deposited its instrument of accession to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property with WIPO on May 15, 2025, and the Convention will enter into force for Ethiopia on August 15, 2025.

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

In Focus: Олмосхон Хамидова - об интеллектуальной собственности как инструменте инноваций и инвестиций

Мой профессиональный путь в сфере интеллектуальной собственности начался с рабо&

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GRATA International

AI And IP Law: What Is The Nigerian Legal Perspective?

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Inventa

Mauritius Accedes To ARIPO Harare Protocol

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Talks Continue To Advance South Sudan's Future Accession To ARIPO

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Adams & Adams

Workshop Held As A Step Towards Recognition Of Seychelles' Honey As A GI

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

ARIPO Ambassadors Engagement

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Plant Breeders' Rights Act In Force

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

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Licensing & Syndication

Trade Mark Licensing – Permitted Use, Registered Users And Revenue Growth

In our previous article we established the monetary value and financial leverage available for business owners, more specifically registered brand owners, through the hypotec/pledging route...

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

NCC Releases Licencing Framework For International Application To Person (A2p) Messaging In Nigeria.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a comprehensive regulatory framework for Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging services, aimed at establishing a robust, secure, and transparent system for managing international A2P traffic in Nigeria.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Master Your Rights: How South African Artists Can Use Contracts To Secure Ownership Of Their Masters

For many South African musicians, landing a record deal feels like the breakthrough they have been working toward...

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

The Apple vs. Optis Patent Dispute: A Lesson In Patent Infringement And Licensing

South Africa IP

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ENS

An Overview Of Technology Transfer Agreements And Its Application In Nigeria

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Candelp

Viewing The SARB's Exchange Control Revisions Through An IP Licensing Lens

South Africa IP

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Navigating Entertainment Contracts In Nigeria: Due Diligence Considerations Explained

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Guide For Mastering Licensing And Royalties In Nigeria's Entertainment Industry.

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

How Can Hotels And Nightclubs In Nigeria Make Sure That They Comply With Copyright When Playing Music On Their Premises?

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

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Latest Videos

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Investing In Africa | Intellectual Property (Video)

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ENS

Lack Of Global Consensus On Rules For The Taxation Of Multinationals And The Risk Of A Global Trade War (Video)

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PwC Nigeria

GRM Search - Offshoring IP | 16 August 2017 (Video)

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KISCH IP

Protect Your Brand – Advice To Start-Ups (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

Social Media Images - When Can You Use Them (Video Content)

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Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys

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