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Public concern over environmental issues has driven demand for products that minimise harm to, or positively affect, the environment. Consumers increasingly want to know the origins, composition, and environmental impact of their purchases. In response, the market has seen a surge in goods, servi...

As first published on IPKat. Italy recently celebrated the one-year mark until the start of the Winter 2026 Olympics in Cortina. As with any Olympics, IP (intellectual property) questions abound when...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are here and savvy shoppers and bargain hunters are gearing up for the year’s ultimate shopping adventure. But as wallets open and deals beckon, swindlers and scammers are ready to pounce on unsuspecting buyers. Whether browsing online or dashing through stores, cons...

Sneaker culture has grown exponentially since the day Michael Jordan’s shoes were banned from the NBA for being “too colourful”. Over the years, it has drawn in fans from hip-hop, sports, and celebrity culture. Today, sneaker culture is a global phenomenon, embraced by people from all walks of li...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...