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What Does This Meme? How Copyright Protected The "Success Kid" Meme

We've all seen it, possibly even used it – the photo of a little boy in the green and white shirt, on the beach, with a fist full of sand and determined look on his face – which has been doing the rounds since 2007...

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

IP In Practice: Legal And Commercial IP Developments In Kenya And South Africa

In many of our past articles, we have focused on traditional aspects of intellectual property ("IP"), such as the creation, acquisition, and enforcement of rights.

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ENS

US Trade Marks – The Vetements Case

In this article, we discuss an interesting trade mark case that recently came up in the USA. The article deals with the issue of descriptive trade marks related to the case.

South Africa IP

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ENS

Protecting Confidential Business Information: Lessons From The Chicken Coup

Heat It Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd is a company specialising in high-quality heating systems for the poultry industry. Stavrakis Michaelides was a former employee of the company.

South Africa IP

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ENS

利比亚商标续展新规下中国企业的应对策略

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CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office

From Template To Trade Mark: Is Your Logo Legally Yours?

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Copyright Comparative Guide

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Impact Of Streaming Services On Music Copyright Laws

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G ELIAS

Libya Issues Trademark Renewal & Re-registration Clarification

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Gaga Over Labubu

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

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Balogun Harold

Laced-Up Logic: Supreme Court Ruling Draws A Clear Line Between Trade Mark Infringement And Counterfeiting

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

Supreme Court Rules Authentic Designer Goods Can't Be Called Counterfeit: Will The Real Enrico Coveri Please Stand Up?

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Ethiopia Joins Paris Convention

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Adams & Adams

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Webinars

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Digital Assets – Innovation vs Compliance: Emerging Offshore Jurisdictional Trends – How Legal Advisers' Roles Will Change

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Walkers

Recorded on 24 Jun 2025 | 3:00 PM

(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Recorded on 24 Jun 2025 | 9:00 AM

(1st Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Recorded on 30 Apr 2025 | 2:00 PM

Mondaq | 2025 Law Firm Data Landscape Report

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Mondaq

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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Copyright

What Does This Meme? How Copyright Protected The "Success Kid" Meme

We've all seen it, possibly even used it – the photo of a little boy in the green and white shirt, on the beach, with a fist full of sand and determined look on his face – which has been doing the rounds since 2007...

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Copyright Comparative Guide

Copyright Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Nigeria, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Impact Of Streaming Services On Music Copyright Laws

In the 21st Century, streaming services have experienced rapid global expansion, reaching audiences in the most remote parts of the world.

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G ELIAS

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

BH

Balogun Harold

Liberia Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With Multichoice® Africa, Ethiopian Ministry Of Culture And Sport, And The Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority

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Adams & Adams

Securing Intellectual Property Ownership In Outsourced Product Development

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

Nigerian Copyright Commission Confiscates $250 000 Of Pirated Works In Seven Months

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Adams & Adams

Nigerian Copyright Commission And Nigerian Film Industry Join Forces To Fight Digital Piracy

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Adams & Adams

Regulatory Update: Designation Of The Nigerian Copyright Commission As A Relevant Organisation Under The Proceeds Of Crime (Recovery And Management) Act 2022

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Tope Adebayo LP

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Licensing & Syndication

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

As patent litigation continues to reshape the tech landscape, the ongoing case between Apple and Optis Cellular Technology highlights...

South Africa IP

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ENS

An Overview Of Technology Transfer Agreements And Its Application In Nigeria

Technology is an essential element in today's world due to the ease it provides in almost every aspect of human activity. As a result of its importance, it is continuously evolving in order to provide more effective and suitable solutions to problems.

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Candelp

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

A recent scenario involved a South African company structuring an intellectual property (IP) licensing agreement with an offshore partner.

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

Intellectual Property Licensing In Nigeria

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Pavestones Legal

Guidelines For Banks And Other Financial Institutions/Fintechs Applying To The Central Bank Of Nigeria To Upgrade Or Convert Their Existing Licences.

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

The Procedure For Getting Permission In The Field Of Activity Of Microfinance Organizations And Pawnshops Has Been Adopted In Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Commercial

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GRATA International

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Trade Secrets

IP In Practice: Legal And Commercial IP Developments In Kenya And South Africa

In many of our past articles, we have focused on traditional aspects of intellectual property ("IP"), such as the creation, acquisition, and enforcement of rights.

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ENS

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

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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

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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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ENS

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Latest Videos

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Podcast | OFM | A Trademark Is The Most Valuable Asset That A Business Owns (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

A ‘Triple Distilled' Summary Of Recent Trade Mark SCA Cases (Video)

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Adams & Adams

You Have A Marketing And PR Strategy - What About Your IP Strategy? (Video)

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KISCH IP

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

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TripleOKLaw

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