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To mark World Anti-Counterfeiting Month, we’re proud to share our involvement in a bold anti-counterfeiting and sustainability initiative, that redefines how seized counterfeit goods are destroyed, turning a liability into an opportunit...

Despite legal prohibitions and the underlying unethical implications, the unauthorised reproduction and distribution of textbooks remains a widespread problem in South Africa. When students and educators participate in textbook piracy, they perpetuate a cycle that disrespects intellectual propert...

As a general rule, you need the permission of the owner of a copyrighted work to use that work. Relating this rule to music, use would include, for example, playing songs in public through a public address system or on the radio, performing them to an audience and using them in advertisements or ...

Despite various laws governing design registrations across different countries, one common requirement is novelty. A design has to be new to meet the novelty requirement, meaning it must not have been disclosed to the public before the f...

A copyright licence agreement is a prime example of two fundamental legal principles: (i) the exclusive rights afforded to a copyright owner - to reproduce, publish, adapt and perform other actions in relation to the copyright work; and (ii) sanctity of contract – the rule that agreements entered...

Hailey Bieber’s coveted beauty brand, RHODE, appeared to make a surprise pop-up at the Mall of Africa recently – but not in the way fans had hoped. What started as a beauty lover’s dream quickly turned into a makeup mishap when questions about the authenticity of the RHODE-branded products surfac...

In a major victory for brand protection and consumer safety, our anti-counterfeiting department played a central role in a recent bust that dismantled a counterfeit distribution network in Johannesburg. This successful raid, which resulted in the seizure of more than R1 million worth of Hart pot ...

If you thought that mageu – a fermented, non-alcoholic, maize-based drink – was just a smooth and creamy refreshment, think again. A legal battle between RCL Foods and Berkley Foods, direct competitors in the mageu market, was anything but sweet, leaving a sour aftertaste instead.

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...