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Assignment Of Trade Marks – Transferring Ownership For Strategic Impact

Section 40 of the Trade Marks Act 1993 in South Africa governs the registration of assignments and transmissions of trade marks.

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Barnard Inc.

Hypothecation vs Licensing vs Assignment – Unlocking Trade Mark Value

Trade marks are valuable assets for businesses, and they can be utilised in various ways to achieve commercial benefits.

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Hypothecation Of Trade Marks – Using IP As Collateral For Finance

In times of financial uncertainty, or business rescue, businesses often seek innovative ways to secure funding and maintain stability.

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Barnard Inc.

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...

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Workshop Held As A Step Towards Recognition Of Seychelles' Honey As A GI

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Adams & Adams

Implementation Of Online Trade Mark Filing System

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

ARIPO Ambassadors Engagement

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Introduction Of OAPI LEX – A Jurisprudence Database

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Adams & Adams

US Trade Marks – The Vetements Case

South Africa IP

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ENS

Protecting Confidential Business Information: Lessons From The Chicken Coup

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ENS

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

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Gaga Over Labubu

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

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

South Africa IP

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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

Coldplay, Kiss Cams And Corporate Consequences – Lessons For South African Employers

South Africa Employment

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ENS

Beneficial Ownership Compliance In South Africa

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

New Rules For Payment Providers: What You Need To Know About The Draft Directive On Payment Activities

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Investing In Africa: Angola Mining (Video)

South Africa Energy

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Section 44 Of The Income Tax Act And The Art Of Tax-Efficient Amalgamations And Mergers

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Counterfeit Mobile Phones Destroyed

In May, Botswana's Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) destroyed a large quantity of counterfeit and pirated goods, including fake mobile telephones and earbuds.

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Adams & Adams

Shop Manager Fined For Selling Fake Mobile Phones

The manager of a cellphone accessory shop in Gqeberha was fined R 87 000 (around 4900 USD) for selling counterfeit mobile phone products.

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

The Dupe Dilemma

The global industry is awash in "dupes", cheaper alternatives that mimic the look and feel of popular high-end products. Dupes thrive in an economy where consumers crave the taste of luxury at budget prices.

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Adams & Adams

Pov: Going Green? A Trade Mark Perspective

Terms like "green," "sustainable," and "eco-friendly" are powerful marketing tools that companies use to captivate environmentally conscious consumers.

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

EUIPO Rejects Thom Browne's Four-stripe Position Mark: Lack Of Distinctiveness

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Inventa

Update On The Never-Ending Tammy Taylor Dispute

South Africa IP

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ENS

Colour Trade Marks In The EU - The Biscoffi Case

European Union IP

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Trade Mark Dispute: URIZONE vs FURIZOME

South Africa IP

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A Calvin Klein Trade Mark Opposition

European Union IP

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Genuine Use Of A Trade Mark -The WONDERGIRL Case

South Africa IP

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ENS

Understanding The Financials: Principled Negotiations During IP Valuation

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Your Brand Name In Lights

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Summary Of Aspen v Adcock [2025] 017055-25

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Trade Mark Dispute: STANLEY vs. STANLEY

South Africa IP

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Understanding The Financials: Principled Negotiations During IP Valuation

We have spoken about principled negotiations between start-up entrepreneurs and potential funders of the new venture in an earlier article.

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Your Brand Name In Lights

Picture your brand as the headline act on an old-school cinema marquee. The artwork around the poster may draw a passing glance...

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

Summary Of Aspen v Adcock [2025] 017055-25

The case of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Group & Pharmacare Limited v Adcock Ingram Healthcare (Pty) Ltd & Adcock Ingram Intellectual (Pty) Ltd, was recently heard in the High Court and judgment was delivered on 12 May 2025.

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Adams & Adams

Trade Mark Dispute: STANLEY vs. STANLEY

There are two very popular and well-known companies that use the trade mark STANLEY.

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ENS

The Woodlands Dairy Case

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The Great Rhode Beauty Pop-Up Scam

While we are not experts on beauty products, this counterfeit pop-up saga is a fascinating case involving trade marks, counterfeit goods, and parallel imports – all under the lens of intellectual property law.

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ENS

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

If the highly respected IPKat blog suggests that the decision of the European Union Intellectual Property Office ("EUIPO") Board of Appeal...

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Guitar Wars: Gibson v Dean

The long-running trade mark infringement battle between Gibson Brands, Inc. vs. Armadillo Distribution Enterprises, Inc. (parent company of Dean Guitars).

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The Ugg-ly Truth

If you've ever owned (or wanted) a pair of UGGS, then you've probably come across the debate: which are the real UGGs? The reason for this question was the viral video created by UGG, Since 1974.

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Stop WINEing - CANTO vs CANTI

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

The Pop-up That Popped In And Popped Out: Off Rhode Trade Mark Concerns

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Cool Cars: Ferrari Testarossa And Aston Martin

South Africa IP

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ENS

Out With The Old And In With The New: Refreshing Your Brand With Intellectual Property In Mind

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Trade Mark Similarity – Car Brands And Rooster Devices

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When Global Politics Meet Local Trade Marks

South Africa IP

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

South Africa IP

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ENS

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

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Webber Wentzel

Protecting Luxury Brands In Africa

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Inventa

Libya Implements Major Changes To Trademark Renewal Fees And Requirements

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Inventa

It's Giving Trade Mark: The Registrability And Enforceability Of Gen Z Slang In South Africa

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

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

South Africa IP

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ENS

NAFDAC Tackles Counterfeit Goods

South Africa Healthcare

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Adams & Adams

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