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AI In Entertainment: Redefining Creativity, Ownership And The Future Of Storytelling

Every major creative revolution begins with fear. When photography was invented, painters feared that it was going to mark the end of art and painting. When sound started entering cinema...

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AI, IP And Class Actions: Navigating A New Global Litigation Frontier

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), intellectual property (IP), and class action law is creating a new and complex risk landscape for businesses worldwide.

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Business Licensing Bill, 2025: Streamlining Trade Or Stifling Enterprise?

The South African government published the Business Licensing Bill, 2025 (the "Bill") on 26 September 2025.

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General Increase Of Official Fees

In October, EGIPA also published various ministerial decisions affecting the official fees payable relating to the prosecution of applications, registrations, and maintenance of registrations in respect of patents...

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Adams & Adams

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

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Eminem Vs. Meta: When Music Meets IP Law

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When AI Meets IP: A Lawsuit Waiting To Happen?

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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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Adams & Adams

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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Inventa

Aletia Oberholster And Fungi Tshabalala On AI Content, Copyright Protection And More (Podcast)

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Barnard Inc.

Does A Residential Lease Of A Family Home Fall Within The Ambit Of The Consumer Protection Act?

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King v: The New Blueprint For Corporate Resilience

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

SARB Introduces New Exchange Control Tax Compliance Requirements For Dividend Remittances To Non-residents

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Webber Wentzel

Artificial Intelligence In South African Financial Sector: What The FSCA–PA Report Reveals About IP, Trade Secrets, And Smart Governance

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Adams & Adams

Implemented Or Ignored? The Paradox Of International IP Conventions In Angola And Zambia

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Inventa

Where Did The Waka Waka Royalties Go?

When people think of music rights, they often imagine recording deals and streaming platforms, but the real engine behind long-term revenue lies in Intellectual Property ("IP") rights in the song itself.

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Labubu vs. Counterfeiters: When Collectibles Meet IP Law

Whether you are a serious collector or just charmed by the "ugly-cute" craze, the world of Labubu toys has exploded into a global market phenomenon.

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Respecting The Lens: Copyright Infringement And The Rights Of Photographers In South Africa

In the digital age, photographs are shared, reposted, and embedded across websites with ease. Yet behind every image lies a creator, a photographer who has invested time, skill, and resources to produce a work of art.

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Adams & Adams

When Mickey Meets Midjourney

While we are no experts on animation or light sabres, this case is a blockbuster! Both for Intellectual Property law and the future of generative AI.

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Generative AI And IP In South Africa: Navigating Legal Complexities And Opportunities

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Mitigating Risk For AI Integration

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Barnard Inc.

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

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Adams & Adams

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

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Securing Intellectual Property Ownership In Outsourced Product Development

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

A Tale Of Charms And Copycats – The Poetry IP Scandal

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Compulsory Licences - The ALLCOPY Copyright Case

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Dua Lipa May Be Levitating, But South African Copyright Law Is Pretty Static

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South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill: Balancing Creators' Rights And Public Access In The Digital Age

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Inventa

Compulsory Licences – Part 2

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Compulsory Licences - The ALLCOPY Copyright Case

Copyright judgments are rare in South Africa and findings of the Copyright Tribunal are even rarer.

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Dua Lipa May Be Levitating, But South African Copyright Law Is Pretty Static

We don't get as many opportunities to write on copyright matters as we would like, but we now have a great opportunity to write about a copyright dispute...

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South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill: Balancing Creators' Rights And Public Access In The Digital Age

The Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) in South Africa has been one of the most debated legislative proposals in recent years, aiming to modernise the country's copyright framework.

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Inventa

Compulsory Licences – Part 2

On 22 July 2024, an infringement application was launched by Mr Phillips in the High Court.

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Who Really Owns Your Code? Understanding Authorship And Ownership In Software Copyright

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Barnard Inc.

Meta's AI Training Under Fire: Copyright Infringement Allegations

In an increasingly tech-driven world, one of the hottest topics right now is the growing debate over the ethical and legal use of copyrighted material in the training...

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Walt Disney's Biggest Mistake: A Lesson In Controlling Your IP

Walt Disney's journey to building one of the greatest businesses on the planet is a lesson in entrepreneurship.

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Missed Opportunity: The Birkenstock Dilemma

Birkenstock, the iconic German footwear brand, recently lost a major intellectual property battle that could have significant implications for the company's future.

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Protecting IP In South African Esports: A Strategic Approach To Sponsorship

Esports is a rapidly growing industry in South Africa, with the sector expected to reach ZAR 3 billion in revenue by 2030 and a compounded annual growth rate of 29.5% between 2024 and 2030.

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Webber Wentzel

AI, Copyright, And Training Data: The Legal Questions That Remain

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Barnard Inc.

From Arial To Adversarial: Has Your Company Received A Letter Of Demand Over Unauthorised Font Use? Copyright Pitfalls To Be Aware Of

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The Co-existence Of AI And Copyright

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Code Wars: Protecting Software From Copyright Infringement Battles

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

OAPI Leads The Way In Global Design Protection Strategies

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Adams & Adams

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

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Alliance Francophone Pour La Propriété Intellectuelle Is Launched

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Adams & Adams

Protecting Well-Known Rights In The Absence Of Deception And Confusion.

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Adams & Adams

Investing In Africa | Intellectual Property (Video)

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Uganda Hosts Africa's First Women In IP Conference

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

AI AI AI: Integrity, Innovation, And The Future Of Creativity

South Africa Technology

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Barnard Inc.

Copy Or Compete? Unpacking The Shein vs. Temu Legal Showdown

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Spoofed! Protecting Your Intellectual Property From Digital Fakes

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

What Is Synthetic Data And How Can It Address AI's Privacy And Copyright Issues?

South Africa Technology

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Barnard Inc.

Rwanda's New Intellectual Property Legislation

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Adams & Adams

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