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AFRICA: ARUSHA PROTOCOL FOR NEW PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICIALLY TAKES EFFECT The Arusha Protocol for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, a landmark initiative under the African Regional...
Notifications Exciting Reforms Ahead for South African Patent and Design LawSouth Africa is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its intellectual property landscape. The Department of Tr...
ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 2023-2024 Charity Drive: Supporting the oThongathi (Tongaat) Community This past year, we launched a company-wide charity drive, encouraging employees...
After being involved in a 9 year long legal battle, the Supreme Court of Appeal agreed with the High Court full bench that the TAKIS mark owned by Takis Biltong (Pty) Ltd and the TAKIS FUEGO mark owned by Grupo Bimbo S.A.B DE C.V are...
2023 saw a massive wave of interest in AI, and it is a dramatically growing industry – indicators suggest that the market size of AI is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 36.6% from 2024 to 2030.[1] As an attorney specializing...
The convergence of insolvency proceedings and intellectual property management necessitates a nuanced understanding of the legal frameworks and operational mechanisms that govern these fields. This ar...
The South African government, like in several other countries, has recognised the need for private sector research and development (R&D). This is evident from South Africa’s National Research and...
In the multifaceted world of Intellectual Property, securing robust patent protection is a strategic necessity for inventors and businesses alike. Among the tools available to patent applicants, divis...
In the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) decision dated 16 July 2024, the ARB acknowledged that Procter & Gamble SA (Pty) Ltd had taken a positive step towards realistically depicting menstruatio...
ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES This year, in honor of Women's Month, we embarked on a successful charity drive for Uhle.Paddrive. Our goal was to collect 100 sanitary products, and t...
A landmark Treaty recently passed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) aims to safeguard Africa's genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge, marking a significant step i...
In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, the South African Rand (ZAR) has been a silent participant in a tumultuous dance with destiny. The question on everyone's mind: Is the South African c...
ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES For Mandela Day 2024, we had the honor of visiting Manger Care Centre and donating much-needed groceries to support their ongoing efforts. During our v...
What happens in the instance where a trade mark is erroneously registered or erroneously remains on the register? A trade mark which for whatever reason should not have proceeded to registration or wr...
in celebration of Africa Day 2024in celebration of Africa Day 2024Transforming African Economies through Innovation and Education in IPin celebration of Africa Day 2024Transforming Afr...
ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES For Women’s Day 2023, we had the privilege of hosting Zaakira Mahomed, the founder of The Mina Foundation. During an inspiring talk, Zaakira shared the...
ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES This year, for Mandela Day 2023, we had the privilege of participating in a range of volunteer activities that truly captured the spirit of service and gi...
DIVISIONAL PATENTS AND DOUBLE PATENTING IN SOUTH AFRICA Patent applicants often consider filing divisional patent applications in South Africa. This is frequently undertaken on the back of divisional...
PRIVACY CASELAW AND THE KEY TAKEAWAYSSince the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) came into effect, the courts have been seemingly reluctant to rely on POPIA in their judgm...
NAVIGATING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENTOwners of well-known brands understand that intellectual property infringement proceedings can be brought in each territory where they...
