South Africa on Trade Secrets

Imagine buying a pair of "Nike" sneakers, only to find out they have the iconic swoosh upside down, the soles fall apart after a week, and they're spelled "Nicky" on the box.

Valuing intellectual property (IP) often feels like trying to answer the question, "How long is a piece of string?" The complexity and variability involved make it a challenging task...

Judge Sher of the Western Cape Division of the Supreme Court recently handed down a judgment dealing with unlawful competition and copyright infringement...