WEBINAR DETAILS
Date: 27 June 2023
Time: 8:00 AM UTC
Duration: 60 min
Language: English
Format: Online
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WEBINAR DESCRIPTION

Worldwide: The Madrid System & Tackling Anti-Counterfeiting: Key Africa Updates, Effectiveness & Strategic Insights

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the Madrid System and tackling anti-counterfeiting in Africa, hosted by Spoor & Fisher, a leading intellectual property law firm. This engaging event will explore the latest developments and effective strategies on the Madrid System trade mark registration, protection, and anti-counterfeiting in the African context.

The panel discussion will feature two distinguished experts in the field. Shamin, a trade mark specialist, will provide an overview of the Madrid System and its relevance in Africa. Discover the pros and cons of using the Madrid System versus national filings, gain insights into procedures and processes at the national level in select African countries, and explore strategies for overcoming refusals under the Madrid System.

Reinard, an expert in anti-counterfeiting, will shed light on the challenges and solutions related to combating counterfeiting in Africa. Learn about countries with specific anti-counterfeiting laws and dedicated bodies, as well as strategies to protect intellectual property in the absence of such laws. Discover success stories, training programs, and the importance of building relationships to enhance intellectual property protection.

Throughout the panel discussion, the speakers will address key questions on the best strategies for trade mark owners when using the Madrid System and combatting counterfeits in Africa . The session will also provide ample opportunities for audience engagement and participation through a dedicated Q&A session.

This event is a must-attend for professionals involved in intellectual property management, trade mark registration, enforcement, and brand protection in Africa. Expand your knowledge, gain valuable insights, and network with industry peers.

Register now to secure your place and be part of the conversation on intellectual property challenges and strategies in Africa.

SPEAKERS
Shamin Raghunandan

Shamin Raghunandan is a Trade Mark Practitioner with an LLB degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a Notary Public.

With over a decade of experience, Shamin specialises in domestic and international trade mark law, trade mark clearance searches, filing and prosecuting trade mark applications and trade mark portfolio management.

She has specific expertise in counselling and assisting clients with planning and obtaining trade mark protection throughout Africa.

Reinard Kruger

Rieinard is a trade mark and copyright attorney with LLB and LLM cum laude degrees. He is an attorney of the High Court  of South Africa and a Notary Public.

He has spent the past decade specialising in the enforcement of IP rights. This includes trade mark infringement and prosecution, passing-off, unlawful competition matters, trade mark oppositions, copyright opinions and litigation, company name objections and domain name disputes.

He has experience in foodstuffs and cosmetic labeling complaints, as well as the enforcement of anti-counterfeiting, with a focus on anti-counterfeiting in Africa.

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