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Open Source and IP: Striking a Balance Between Sharing and Protecting
10月 30, 2024

Open Source and IP: Striking a Balance Between Sharing and Protecting

Open source software has transformed the way we develop and use technology, facilitating a collaborative approach that allows developers to access, modify, and distribute code, often without any obligation to pay licence fees to an upstream licensor. This collaborative spirit has fuelled innovati...
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Fakes & Frauds: The Costly Impact of Counterfeit Goods
9月 11, 2024

Fakes & Frauds: The Costly Impact of Counterfeit Goods

The counterfeit goods market thrives in the shadows, offering cheap imitations of popular brands to eager buyers. Fuelled by high demand and digital access, counterfeiting taints everything from luxury items to everyday products. Rec...
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Matthew Costard Appointed Managing Director of Spoor & Fisher Jersey
9月 2, 2024

Matthew Costard Appointed Managing Director of Spoor & Fisher Jersey

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Costard as the new Managing Director of Spoor & Fisher Jersey, succeeding Wayne Meiring, who has provided exceptional leaders...
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MetaBirkins NFTs: The Bold Infringement on Hermès' Iconic Birkin Trade Mark
8月 28, 2024

MetaBirkins NFTs: The Bold Infringement on Hermès' Iconic Birkin Trade Mark

Birkin Background In the first verdict of its kind, a New York federal jury on 8 February 2023 found that non-fungible token (NFT) artist Mason Rothschild’s MetaBirkins NFTs infringed the rights of Hèrmes International S.A. and Hermès of Paris, Inc. (collectively, “Hermès”) to its BIRKI...
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Amazon Brand Registry: Why SA brand owners should enroll their brands
8月 15, 2024

Amazon Brand Registry: Why SA brand owners should enroll their brands

The recent arrival of Amazon in South Africa is a significant moment for local South African businesses and customers seeking to tap into the international e-commerce world, providing access to thousands of products not previously available to South Africans. As one of the world's largest online ...
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It's a Tough Position: Understanding Position Trade Marks
8月 6, 2024

It's a Tough Position: Understanding Position Trade Marks

Brand identity is everything, and the power to protect unique elements of a product through position trade marks is invaluable. This article delves into what position trade marks are, the legal framework surrounding them, notable case studies, and strategic advice for businesses looking to levera...
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WIPO Member States Adopt Historic New Treaty
6月 21, 2024

WIPO Member States Adopt Historic New Treaty

The global intellectual property landscape witnessed a notable milestone on Friday 24 May 2024, with the conclusion of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and associated trad...
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Nail Biting Disputes – Who Owns The TAMMY TAYLOR Trade Mark?
6月 11, 2024

Nail Biting Disputes – Who Owns The TAMMY TAYLOR Trade Mark?

The acrylic claws are out again with the revival of the dispute between Tammy Taylor (the American founder of the nail brand Tammy Taylor Nails) and Melany and Peet Viljoen, about who actually owns the TAMMY TAYLOR trade mark in South Africa. Background Tammy Taylor, the CEO of the Ame...
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Pilsner To Piller: Former Ugandan Brewery Executive Spills Trade Secrets And Issued Court Order
6月 6, 2024

Pilsner To Piller: Former Ugandan Brewery Executive Spills Trade Secrets And Issued Court Order

There has been an important ruling in Uganda dealing with trade secrets and Anton Piller orders. The case is Nile Breweries Limited v. Johnson Sebuggwawo, High Court of Uganda at Kampala (Commercial Division), Misc. App...
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Haiti: Intellectual Property Office Resumes Operations
6月 4, 2024

Haiti: Intellectual Property Office Resumes Operations

Following civil unrest, the Ministry of Commerce in Haiti has been closed since 29 February 2024. We are pleased to confirm that they have announced that they will resume operations from 4 June 2024. Pending IP matters will now proceed and new applications can be lodged. Deadlines which fel...
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