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THE DIVINE PONYTAIL (NO, NOT THAT ONE): HAALAND, NORWEGIAN AIR AND THE VALUE OF AN ATHLETE'S IDENTITY.

An athlete's identity is a commercial asset, and the law increasingly treats it that way. The latest reminder comes from Norway, where Manchester City striker Erling Haaland....


08 Oct 2026

APPLE VS TACTION | SMALL COMPONENT S, SUBSTANTIAL PATENT RISKS

The vibration that signals an incoming message or confirms a payment is a small part of our smartphone experience. Yet the....


07 Oct 2026

NEWSFLASH | Healthcare and Related Sectors Invited to Comment on Proposed Hazardous Substances Fees

The South African Department of Health has published proposed Regulations regarding fees payable under the Hazardous Substances Act, 15 of....


06 Oct 2026

USING ‘DELAY OF ACCEPTANCE’ STRATEGICALLY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Because South African patent applications are not substantively examined, they may reach acceptance before corresponding applications in jurisdictions such....


06 Oct 2026

HERE TODAY, VALUABLE TOMORROW: WHY PHASED-OUT BRANDS STILL DESERVE TRADE MARK PROTECTION

In the Tik-Tok age, a brand may skyrocket in value, simmer down...


02 Oct 2026

REGULATORY APPROVAL AND PATENT FREEDOM TO OPERATE

The regulatory and patent requirements associated with bringing an agricultural remedy to market are...


01 Oct 2026