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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.

Social Influencers, Copyright And Photographs

A recent South African copyright judgment introduces us to the weird and wonderful world of social influencers, in this case the influencer Ntando Duma Mthombeni...

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Domain Name Objections – A Necessary Tool In Any Enforcement Strategy

In this digital age, domain name objections are unavoidable for any brand owner, when enforcing their trade mark rights.

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When AI Meets IP: A Lawsuit Waiting To Happen?

While we may not be in the business of making cartoons or video games, this latest development overlaps beautifully with Intellectual Property law.

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Eminem Vs. Meta: When Music Meets IP Law

Music is one of the most powerful forms of artistic expression, but it's also one of the most vulnerable to infringement.

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Strava vs. Garmin: Branding, Patents And The Battle For Data Attribution

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The Business Of Ideas: Why Commercial Intellectual Property (IP) Really Matters

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Holding vs Subsidiary: International Trade Mark Registration Strategies In South Africa

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Barnard Inc.

SA Patent Reform Underway: A Call For Balanced, Modern IP Laws

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Adams & Adams

IP Vulnerabilities In African Fashion Supply Chains

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Inventa

The Difference Between An Ordinary Trade Mark And A Collective Trade Mark

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Barnard Inc.

Creative Destruction Isn't A Bug – It's The Growth Engine

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Barnard Inc.

Why SEP Holders Should Litigate In Africa

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OAPI Certifies "Malisogo" Label To Boost Malian Meat Exports

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Adams & Adams

Copyright 101: Understanding The Basics

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Adams & Adams

AI In Hospitality: Navigating The Enhancement Revolution

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Webber Wentzel

South Africa's Parental Leave Reform In Progress - All Parents - Biological, Adoptive, And Commissioning Are Now Entitled To Parental Leave

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Fasken

Will October 2025 See The End Of South Africa's Greylisting Headache?

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Why SEP Holders Should Litigate In Africa

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Rouse

The Importance Of DFI Funding To Support Sustainable Agriculture: A Banking Perspective

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Copyright

Employer Of Record Arrangements: An Overview Of The Overlooked Intellectual Property Implications

Employer of Record ("EOR") services have become increasingly popular among businesses seeking to expand internationally, access global talent and navigate complex employment regulations without the need to establish a local legal entity.

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Eminem Vs. Meta: When Music Meets IP Law

Music is one of the most powerful forms of artistic expression, but it's also one of the most vulnerable to infringement.

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When AI Meets IP: A Lawsuit Waiting To Happen?

While we may not be in the business of making cartoons or video games, this latest development overlaps beautifully with Intellectual Property law.

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Copyright 101: Understanding The Basics

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Adams & Adams

Lesotho Deepens IP Reforms With ARIPO, Targets Key Protocol Ratifications

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When Luxury Meets Legacy: The Prada-Kolhapuri Dispute And The Limits Of GIs, Trade Marks And Cultural IP

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Re-instatement Of Companies And Close Corporations Process Digitised By CIPC

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Adams & Adams

OAPI Championing Copyright To Increase Economic Growth

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Adams & Adams

Painting The Future: NFTs And The New Canvas For African Artists

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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...

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Barnard Inc.

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...

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Adams & Adams

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...

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

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

How Copyright Applies To Free-to-copy Open-source Software

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Barnard Inc.

Foreign Electronic Certification Service Providers Now Recognised By The CA

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Bowmans

TikTok: Now To The Copyright And Political Issues

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Proposed Changes To South African Exchange Controls Relating To The Transfer And License Of SA-Owned Intellectual Property

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Compulsory Licenses In A Pandemic

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Patent

Strava vs. Garmin: Branding, Patents And The Battle For Data Attribution

In the connected fitness world, the biggest rivalries aren't just on the leaderboard, they are increasingly playing out in the IP office and the courtroom.

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SA Patent Reform Underway: A Call For Balanced, Modern IP Laws

South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL) has made a formal submission in response to the government's planned reforms of the Patents Act and Designs Act.

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Adams & Adams

Creative Destruction Isn't A Bug – It's The Growth Engine

This year's Economics Nobel went to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for explaining how innovation drives long-run growth and for showing, with unusual clarity, that progress works through creative destruction.

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Barnard Inc.

Why SEP Holders Should Litigate In Africa

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OAPI Certifies "Malisogo" Label To Boost Malian Meat Exports

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Adams & Adams

Côte D'Ivoire Adopts A National IP Strategy To Power Competitiveness

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Adams & Adams

Patent Landscape: South Africa Leads Africa; Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria In Top Five

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Adams & Adams

OAPI Doubles Down On Human Capital: 20 Years Of APIDE And GI Auditor Training

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Lesotho Deepens IP Reforms With ARIPO, Targets Key Protocol Ratifications

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Trade Secrets

The Role Of Non-Disclosure Agreements In Commercial Transactions: Importance And Legal Implications

When it comes to high-stakes corporate transactions, information is power and protecting that information is critical. Whether you're negotiating a merger, exploring a joint venture, or conducting due diligence...

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Barnard Inc.

The Business Of Ideas: Why Commercial Intellectual Property (IP) Really Matters

Commercial IP is a multifaceted and dynamic area of the law that requires a deep understanding of both legal principles and business strategy. IP, as an intangible asset, not only may form part of the balance...

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The AI Trade Secret Tug-of-war

Trade secrets are often the most valuable form of intellectual property in the technology sector, and the latest dispute between xAI and OpenAI shows just how high the stakes can be.

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When Can I Claim Unlawful Competition?

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Barnard Inc.

After The Water Is Gone: Critical Decision On Post-termination Clauses

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

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Putting The "Claws" Into A Restraint Of Trade

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Barnard Inc.

Trade Secrets - China And South Africa

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Nobel Prize In The Bag – Time To Make Money

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Latest Videos

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Ed Sheeran – Oh Why? (Videos)

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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

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

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

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Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys

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