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A Tale Of Charms And Copycats – The Poetry IP Scandal

This story is currently making headlines in South Africa, with well-known and beloved local brand, Poetry, embroiled in a growing controversy over alleged design imitation and intellectual property infringement...

South Africa IP

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South African Photographer Accused Of Intellectual Property Infringement

In a fascinating intersection of Intellectual Property ("IP") and the world of artists, South African photographer Trevor Stuurman...

South Africa IP

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ENS

Update On The Never-Ending Tammy Taylor Dispute

As discussed in a previous article relating to the Tammy Taylor trade mark saga...

South Africa IP

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Colour Trade Marks In The EU - The Biscoffi Case

In this article, we discuss colour trade marks where we take a look at the Biscoffi case, the recent EU colour trade mark decision in the matter of Lotus Bakeries v European Intellectual Property...

European Union IP

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Trade Mark Dispute: URIZONE vs FURIZOME

South Africa IP

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ENS

A Calvin Klein Trade Mark Opposition

European Union IP

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ENS

Genuine Use Of A Trade Mark -The WONDERGIRL Case

South Africa IP

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ENS

Geographical Indications --The Road To Registration And Protection…

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B.W. Kahari

Understanding The Financials: Principled Negotiations During IP Valuation

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

Mauritius Joins ARIPO Protocol For Patents, Designs And Utility Models

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Adams & Adams

ARIPO: Mauritius Accedes To The Harare Protocol For Patents, Designs, Utility Models…

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B.W. Kahari

Lawsuit Against Jennifer Lopez For Posting Her Pictures: Copyright Lessons For Celebrities, Creatives And The General Public

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Empowering Creators: Analysing Nigeria's Collective Management Regulations 2025

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

In-Depth: Principled Negotiations After Your IP Portfolio Has Been Valued

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

Global Business Company (GBC) In Mauritius

Mauritius Commercial

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

Cancellation Of Agreement For Software Licences: Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality v Business Connexion (Pty) Ltd

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

An Overview Of The Regulatory Changes In The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In 2024 And Outlook For 2025

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

How To Retrieve Money Mistakenly Paid Into A Wrong Bank Account

Nigeria Finance

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Nomos Legal Practice

Failure To Accompany A Motion For Joinder With Necessary Supporting Documentation: Fatal Or Pardonable?

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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Trademark Disputes

Patent Litigation

Trade Secrets

Putting The "Claws" Into A Restraint Of Trade

In an increasingly competitive business landscape, one of the most common legal tools to protect a company's trade secrets, confidential information, and customer relationships, is a restraint of trade clause.

South Africa Employment

BI

Barnard Inc.

Restricting Competition Or Protecting Interests? Navigating Non-Compete Agreements In Nigeria

Non-compete agreements, also known as "covenants not to compete" or "contracts in restraint of trade," have always attracted legal scrutiny in many jurisdictions, including Nigeria.

Nigeria Anti-trust

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Intellectual Property Commercialization In The Digital Age: Monetizing Intellectual Property Assets

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines Intellectual Property (IP) as creations of the mind and encompassing various creative outputs from works of art to inventions, computer programs to trademarks and other commercial signs.

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The FCCPC: A Review Of The Scope Of Its Investigation Powers

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Balogun Harold

Shaping The Future Of Kenya's IP Landscape: The Third Effort To Finalize A National IP Policy And Strategy

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Adams & Adams

Intellectual Property Protection In Nigeria's Agricultural Sector

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Pavestones Legal

Trade Secrets - China And South Africa

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ENS

Nobel Prize In The Bag – Time To Make Money

South Africa IP

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High Court Of Uganda Delivers Landmark Judgment On Copyright Dispute: Knight Frank Uganda Ltd v Broll Uganda Ltd And Broll Valuation & Advisory Services

South Africa IP

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ENS

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Copyright

A Tale Of Charms And Copycats – The Poetry IP Scandal

This story is currently making headlines in South Africa, with well-known and beloved local brand, Poetry, embroiled in a growing controversy over alleged design imitation and intellectual property infringement...

South Africa IP

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ENS

The Impact Of AI On Fashion Design: Intellectual Property Considerations And Challenges In Nigeria.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the fashion industry, offering designers innovative tools to enhance creativity and hasten production.

Nigeria Technology

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Lawsuit Against Jennifer Lopez For Posting Her Pictures: Copyright Lessons For Celebrities, Creatives And The General Public

Technology has amplified the way content is produced, distributed, and consumed globally. From Instagram reels to YouTube snippets and TikTok trends...

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Empowering Creators: Analysing Nigeria's Collective Management Regulations 2025

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Navigating Copyright In The Wake Of Artificial Intelligence - The Case Of Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GMBH And West Publishing Corp. V. Ross Intelligence Inc. No. 1:20-Cv-613-Sb. 02-11-2025

Eight Geeks

Legal Protection Of Computer Programs And Software: Is Ghana's Copyright Act Fit For Purpose?

Eight Geeks

Understanding Copyright Protection In Ghana – For Content Creators And Businesses

uA

Firmus Advisory

Copyright In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Legal Implications And Emerging Issues

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Alliance Law Firm

Athlete Branding And Commercialization: Image Rights In The Nigerian Sports Industry

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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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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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

CD

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

CD

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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Trademark

Genuine Use Of A Trade Mark -The WONDERGIRL Case

A recent EU trade mark decision involving the companies Copenhagen Studios GmbH and Hoboken Inversiones, S.L, and the trade mark WONDERGIRL deals with an application to cancel a trade mark registration...

South Africa IP

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A Calvin Klein Trade Mark Opposition

In this article, we discuss a recent European Union ("EU") trade mark opposition judgment, the case of Calvin Klein Trademark Trust v Wu He, where the decision was handed down on 28 April 2025.

European Union IP

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Trade Mark Dispute: URIZONE vs FURIZOME

Adcock manufactures, markets and supplies a medicine called URIZONE under license from an Italian company called Zambon S.P.A. URIZONE is a broad-spectrum...

South Africa IP

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ENS

Colour Trade Marks In The EU - The Biscoffi Case

European Union IP

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ENS

Update On The Never-Ending Tammy Taylor Dispute

South Africa IP

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ENS

Geographical Indications --The Road To Registration And Protection…

fA

B.W. Kahari

Understanding The Financials: Principled Negotiations During IP Valuation

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

Beyond Logos And Names: The Expanding Scope Of Trademark Protection

ZC

Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

Understanding Copyright Protection In Ghana – For Content Creators And Businesses

uA

Firmus Advisory

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Podcast | OFM Business Hour | Talking Counterfeit Goods In Kenya

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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

Spirit Of The Law - Copyright Protection In The Digital Era Of Publishing (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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