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The Battle Of The Fast Food Adverts: Chicken Licken vs. KFC

In the ever-competitive world of fast food, brand identity and creative marketing are vital. In a recent dispute, Chicken Licken took legal action against KFC, claiming the fast-food giant's "All Star Box" advertisement copied two...

South Africa Media & IT

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Football Hooligans At The Gates

Football is more than just a game; it's a global celebration of skill, passion, and community. However, when tensions rise, the beautiful game can quickly turn ugly.

South Africa Media & IT

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Hellmann's And Bellisima

In South Africa, there is a mayonnaise that is very well-known, namely Hellmann's.

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

IWD2025: Women In Law | Technology, Media And Telecommunications (TMT)

What advice would you give to young women looking to break into the IT law industry?

South Africa Media & IT

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Social Media In The Dock: The Complex Role Of Emojis In Legal Disputes

South Africa Media & IT

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Adams & Adams

Advertising, Marketing & Promotion Comparative Guide

South Africa Media & IT

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Adams & Adams

South African Sport Can Benefit From Private Equity Through Due Diligence And Preparation

South Africa Media & IT

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Webber Wentzel

Formula 1 Racing Ready To Make A Pit Stop In South Africa

South Africa Media & IT

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Webber Wentzel

Mr D's Disparaging Advertisement That Imitated Massmart's MAKRO MOOD Campaign

South Africa Media & IT

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Adams & Adams

Understanding FIFA's Third-party Non-interference Principle

South Africa Media & IT

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Information Regulator's Guidance Note On Direct Marketing: What Do You Need To Know?

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

The Appeal Of Nutriwomen

South Africa Media & IT

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An Introduction To Sports Law: Key Legal Areas And Issues In Sports

South Africa Media & IT

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

META-morphosis: Exciting Developments In Respect Of The Enforcement Of ARB Complaints

South Africa Media & IT

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Adams & Adams

When Tweets Turn Toxic: Steps To Protect Your Company's Reputation After An Employee's Exit

South Africa Litigation

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Barnard Inc.

POPIA In Practice: What The Latest Developments Mean For South African Businesses

South Africa Privacy

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Adams & Adams

New South African Plant Breeders' Rights Law Comes Into Effect

South Africa Government

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Adams & Adams

Standard Bank vs. SARB: Important Ruling On Cryptocurrencies And South African Exchange Controls

South Africa Technology

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Africa Tax In Brief

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IT and Internet

Maximizing The ROI Of Cybersecurity Investments By Omar Hassan (Video)

Whether you're an IT leader, security professional, or business executive, this discussion will help you make informed decisions to protect your organization without overspending.

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

IWD2025: Women In Law | Technology, Media And Telecommunications (TMT)

What advice would you give to young women looking to break into the IT law industry?

South Africa Media & IT

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Dealing With Trade Mark Infringements On Third Party Websites

We currently live in the internet age, an age where a great deal of economic activity is conducted online.

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

ICASA To Look Into New Licensing Framework For Satellite Services

South Africa Media & IT

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The Aftermath Of The CloudStrike Incident: The Importance Of Proper Business Continuity Planning

South Africa Technology

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South Africa's New National Cloud And Data Policy: A Strategic Shift

South Africa Technology

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TMT Comparative Guide

South Africa Media & IT

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Lisa Thornton Consulting

Navigating Change Of Control Clauses In IT Contracts: Legal Considerations And Risk Mitigation Strategies

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Addressing Increased Cybersecurity Threats To Financial Institutions: The FSCA And Prudential Authority's Response

South Africa Media & IT

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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

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.

South Africa IP

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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

AA

Adams & Adams

TMT AI Series | Part 1 | The Issue With Inputs: Why What You Feed The Machine Matters More Than You Think

Artificial intelligence ("AI") has moved well beyond hype. It is now driving real change across industries: streamlining operations, enabling faster decision-making and unlocking new forms of creativity.

South Africa Technology

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Backdating NDAs: Can You Make Confidentiality Retroactive?

South Africa Privacy

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IWD2025: Women In Law | Technology, Media And Telecommunications (TMT)

South Africa Media & IT

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Information Regulator's Guidance Note On Direct Marketing: What Do You Need To Know?

South Africa Media & IT

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Liability For Companies Developing Chatbots

South Africa Technology

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ICASA To Look Into New Licensing Framework For Satellite Services

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

TMT Comparative Guide

South Africa Media & IT

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Lisa Thornton Consulting

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Media & Entertainment Law

Media And Digital Platforms Market Inquiry: South African Competition Commission Publishes Statement Of Issues

On 17 October 2023, the Competition Commission launched the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry and also published the Statement of Issues.

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Telecoms And Media In Brief | Issue 20

Below, please find issue 20 of ENSafrica's tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.

South Africa Media & IT

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Telecoms And Media In Brief | Issue 18

Below, please find issue 18 of ENSafrica's telecoms and media in brief, a snapshot of the latest telecommunications and broadcasting developments in South Africa.

South Africa Media & IT

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Telecoms And Media In Brief | Issue 15

South Africa Media & IT

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ENSafrica Telecoms And Media In Brief - Issue 8

South Africa Media & IT

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ENSafrica Telecoms And Media In Brief - Issue 4

South Africa Media & IT

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Winter Is Here- GOT Continues To Enthrall

South Africa IP

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KISCH IP

Crowd-Sourcing And Intellectual Property Considerations

South Africa IP

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KISCH IP

More Than Meets The (GU)I! – IP Protection For Apps

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

The Battle Of The Fast Food Adverts: Chicken Licken vs. KFC

In the ever-competitive world of fast food, brand identity and creative marketing are vital. In a recent dispute, Chicken Licken took legal action against KFC, claiming the fast-food giant's "All Star Box" advertisement copied two...

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Trade Mark Dispute: STANLEY vs. STANLEY

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

South Africa IP

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Hellmann's And Bellisima

In South Africa, there is a mayonnaise that is very well-known, namely Hellmann's.

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Celebrity Endorsements – Misinformation Or Plausible Deniability?

South Africa Commercial

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Advertising, Marketing & Promotion Comparative Guide

South Africa Media & IT

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Adams & Adams

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

South Africa IP

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Webber Wentzel

Personalisation In Advertising - Data Protection And Privacy Issues

South Africa Privacy

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Webber Wentzel

Mr D's Disparaging Advertisement That Imitated Massmart's MAKRO MOOD Campaign

South Africa Media & IT

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Adams & Adams

Information Regulator's Guidance Note On Direct Marketing: What Do You Need To Know?

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

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Latest Videos

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Возможности Для IT | Opportunities For IT (Video)

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REVERA

Webinar | We've Seen The Future – And It Looks Cloudy (Video)

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Appealing Opinion Video: The Legalities Of Electronic Registered Mail (Video)

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Bentley Attorneys

A Winning Combination (Video)

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KISCH IP

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