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We have recently received an influx of enquiries from clients regarding the possibility of filing a so-called "SANi patent. While scratching our collective heads, we quickly realised that the so-called “SANi patent” is a title bestowed upon a non-existent ‘regional patent’ that supposedly grants ...

In a world where counterfeit goods are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the challenge of distinguishing between genuine and fake products is more daunting than ever. Our team at Spoor & Fisher has taken a significant step to address this challenge. Our

Counterfeit goods are an ongoing and pervasive threat to our economy. As the festive season approaches, the sale of fake goods increases, casting a shadow over legitimate businesses, striving to survive in difficult market conditions. The illicit trade of knock offs, not only stifles the growth o...

Matthew Costard and Nola Pontes of Spoor & Fisher Jersey look at some of the issues that arise with trademark searching in countries that form the continent of Africa ...

The emergence of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in South Africa, like in other countries, presents distinctive challenges and opportunities in the way we perceive and manage IP rights, particularly with regard to trade marks and copyright. This article explores how NFTs interact with trade marks a...

Blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies, is proving to be an important tool in combating counterfeiting. We at Spoor & Fisher discuss the power of this technology to revolutionise the authentication of genuine goods. ...

Barbara Millicent Roberts. Never heard of her? That’s because we all know her as Barbie, the 64-year-old doll who has once again captured the attention of young and old thanks to the Barbie movie that was recently released. In a world brimming with ground-breaking marketing strategies, the team b...

Eskort’s recent advertising campaign for its “Springbox” has been talked about almost as much as the Springboks’ 7-1 split on the bench against the All Blacks. The tongue-in-cheek reference to the national rugby team has us at

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment on the case of National Brands Limited v Cape Cookies CC & Another (Case nos: 309/2022 and 567/2022) [2023] ZASCA 93 (12 June 2023) has shed light on the application of Section 10(17) of the Trade Marks Act 194 of 199...

In an era of rapidly evolving (AI) and (ML) technologies autonomous design, music composition, art creation and predictive analytics, bear witness to the pervasive influence of AI and ML in virtually every facet of our daily lives. The seamless integration of (AI) ...