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Brand Passport: Trade Mark Protection As Your Ticket To Africa's Fast-Growing Markets

In the rush of today's global commerce, a trade mark is the passport that lets a brand cross borders with confidence. It is the single image, word, or sound that whispers "trust" in a customer's ear...

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Barnard Inc.

OAPI And INTA Collaborate On Trade Mark Classification System

About thirty people participated in an expert-led workshop, which was conducted both in-person and virtually, to discuss the nuances and complexity of the Nice and OAPI trademark...

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Adams & Adams

Charting The Stars: Strengthening Africa's IP Frameworks For Space Innovation

Africa is beginning to make its mark in the international space sector, driven by growing investment and innovation. The 2025 inauguration of the African Space Agency represents a key milestone in this expansion.

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Inventa

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

From Coffee To Wine: How GIs Shape Africa's Agricultural Legacy

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Inventa

The Cartier Love Bracelet And Michelle Obama's Podcast

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ENS

The Great Rhode Beauty Pop-Up Scam

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The Ugg-ly Truth

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Compulsory Licences – Part 2

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ENS

Guitar Wars: Gibson v Dean

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ENS

Offensive Trade Marks - The Case Of The "Magic Pussy" Trade Mark

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ENS

Crocs' Design Protection Takes A Hit

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ENS

Stop WINEing - CANTO vs CANTI

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Legal Tussle: Novartis' Entresto Patent Victory

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ENS

Offensive Trade Marks - The Case Of The "Magic Pussy" Trade Mark

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Africa Competition Law Quarterly Round-Up

South Africa Anti-trust

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ENS

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

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Fasken South Africa

#SABudget2025: Is There Still A Chance Of The VAT Rate Being Reconsidered?

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Banking Regulation Comparative Guide

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Fasken South Africa

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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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ENS

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

As software becomes the lifeblood of modern businesses – especially in start-ups and rapidly scaling ventures – understanding who actually owns the code is crucial.

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Barnard Inc.

There Is No Such Thing As A "Sole & Exclusive" Licence

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Advancing IP Education In Africa: Highlights From The WIPO-South Africa Summer School On Intellectual Property

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Adams & Adams

Meta's AI Training Under Fire: Copyright Infringement Allegations

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Compulsory Licences

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Puck It: Fanatics Wins Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Hockey Puck-Shaped Memorabilia

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Missed Opportunity: The Birkenstock Dilemma

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Licensing & Syndication

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.

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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

"There is nothing new under the sun" – a fact truer than ever in the information age. More specifically, open-source software has propelled the world into an era where developers...

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Barnard Inc.

Foreign Electronic Certification Service Providers Now Recognised By The CA

Pursuant to the Business Laws (Amendment) Act 2020, which we discussed in detail here, the Communications Authority (CA) issued a public notice on 1st September 2020...

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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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Adams & Adams

Compulsory Licenses In A Pandemic

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Adams & Adams

Relaxation Of South Africa's Exchange Control Regulations Pertaining To IP Transactions

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KISCH IP

ICASA Publishes Information Memorandum On High-Demand Spectrum

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How Does An Intellectual Property Due Diligence Assist In Mitigating Risk During Licensing Negotiations?

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KISCH IP

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Patent

Charting The Stars: Strengthening Africa's IP Frameworks For Space Innovation

Africa is beginning to make its mark in the international space sector, driven by growing investment and innovation. The 2025 inauguration of the African Space Agency represents a key milestone in this expansion.

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Inventa

From Coffee To Wine: How GIs Shape Africa's Agricultural Legacy

From north to south, and from east to west, Africa's cultural legacy is present in diverse and captivating ways, especially when it comes to its agricultural heritage.

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Inventa

Crocs' Design Protection Takes A Hit

If you thought Crocs were only a fashion statement, think again. This legal saga highlights the importance of securing design protection early.

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Legal Tussle: Novartis' Entresto Patent Victory

South Africa IP

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There Is No Such Thing As A "Sole & Exclusive" Licence

South Africa IP

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Advancing IP Education In Africa: Highlights From The WIPO-South Africa Summer School On Intellectual Property

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Varying An Interim Maintenance Order Under Rule 43: Key Principles And Practical Guidance

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Barnard Inc.

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

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Harare Protocol: Amendments On Patents And Industrial Designs

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Inventa

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Trade Secrets

Trade Secrets - China And South Africa

Trade secrets play an important, yet somewhat surprisingly low key, role in intellectual property (IP) law. In this article, we discuss a recent trade secrets case in China.

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Nobel Prize In The Bag – Time To Make Money

There was a fascinating article in the IPKat blog about the AI programme AlphaFold recently. So, what is this all about...

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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

On 21 November 2024, the High Court of Uganda delivered a key judgment addressing various issues in intellectual property law. The case involved a copyright dispute between Knight Frank Uganda Limited...

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

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Spoofed! Protecting Your Intellectual Property From Digital Fakes

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Barnard Inc.

Intellectual Property Valuation: How Long Is A Piece Of String?

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Barnard Inc.

Technical Systems And Secrets

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Trade Secrets Revisited

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Monetising White Label Branding

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Barnard Inc.

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