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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The life sciences field has seen significant advancements in medicine, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. However, these strides have introduced new challenges related to patent eligibility for life sciences inventions in this field. The changing landscape of patent eligibility within...