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Local trade marks v genuine imports: SCA ruling clarifies 'counterfeit' and 'infringement'

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The dos and don'ts of registering a 'green' trade mark

Alissa Naran and Robyn Broodryk 20 Jun 2025

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What every musician needs to know about copyright

Nick Matzukis 28 May 2025

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Pirate now, pay later: Long-term cost of copying textbooks

Stephen Goldberg 23 May 2025

Temu signs MoU to combat online counterfeiting

Temu signs MoU to combat online counterfeiting

22 May 2025

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AI in IP law practice: The good, the bias and the (potentially) unethical

Chezanne Haigh 22 May 2025

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TikTok, Meta fined hundreds of millions by EU regulators for data privacy breaches

Ryszard Lisinski and Brett Weinberg 13 May 2025

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Copyright amendments to be read into Act with immediate effect - ConCourt

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Nishaat Slamdien 26 Mar 2025

Stealing a song is like stealing a car – Let’s treat music rights as real property

Stealing a song is like stealing a car – Let’s treat music rights as real property

Nicholas Maweni, SAMRO 17 Mar 2025

RCL vs Berkley: Bumpy legal battle over smooth mageu packaging

RCL vs Berkley: Bumpy legal battle over smooth mageu packaging

Nishaat Slamdien 3 Mar 2025

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Upcyclers - mind your IP and Qs when repurposing branded clothing

Emily Gammon, Robyn Moriarty, and Refilwe Riba 25 Feb 2025

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Alicia van der Walt, Tshireletso Tlholoe, and Marcelle Samons 28 Jan 2025

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Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless

Alexandra Sherlock 20 Jan 2025

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Blind and visually impaired people have the right to convert protected works to accessible formats without having to obtain permission, the Constitutional Court has ruled. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Blind people can access copyrighted works, rules Concourt - again

Tania Broughton 17 Dec 2024

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Dupe or deal? Navigating counterfeit goods and scams this Black Friday

Nishaat Slamdien 26 Nov 2024

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MultiChoice and law enforcement crack down on streaming device piracy rings

5 Nov 2024

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Soap wars: Securex packaging found too similar to Protex... again

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Oct 2024

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Ramaphosa refers Bills impacting the creative industry to ConCourt

16 Oct 2024

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Unpacking the Sol de Janeiro fragrance fiasco - what is the brand's legal recourse?

Jani Cronjé and Daniella de Figueiredo 11 Oct 2024

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The vital role of trade mark attorneys in building and protecting your brand

Alicia van der Walt and Tshireletso Tlholoe 10 Oct 2024

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Guide to IP protection: 8 tips for in-house counsel

Mellisa Morris 23 Aug 2024

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How PoPIA's protection extends to Pty Ltds

Ahmore Burger-Smidt and Dale Adams 22 Aug 2024

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Trademark dispute strips McDonald's of 'Big Mac' exclusivity in EU

Janine Hollesen 30 Jul 2024

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Know where to place your [trade] mark

Amani Patel 12 Jul 2024

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Don't cry over spilled beer IP: How Anton Piller can help keep trade secrets

Megan Dinnie 1 Jul 2024

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