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Upcyclers - mind your IP and Qs when repurposing branded clothing

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

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#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

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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

Generative AI is having its legitimacy as an artistic tool tested in the latest recording industry court filing.

Generative AI sent to the dock in RIAA ‘BBL Drizzy’ legal action

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

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Protecting distinctive trade marks: Will Adidas have to change its stripes?

Aletia Oberholster 7 Jun 2024

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Don't be duped: Tips to protecting fashion IP against replicas

Gaby Meintjes 30 May 2024

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#SAelections24: PoPIA and personal data of voters - parties warned against misuse

Janet MacKenzie, Refentse Chuene, and Landise Banzana 28 May 2024

The ARB agrees with the complainant that the Dermacare range is similar to Cerave's branding.

ARB orders Nutriwomen to change Dermacare packaging

Karabo Ledwaba 27 May 2024

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BHP’s Anglo American takeover bid: Spotlight on SA’s patent system

Gerard Verhoef 8 May 2024

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Moral rights reserved? Impact of Creative Commons Licenses: part 2

Dale van Reenen and Jeremy Speres 2 May 2024

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#WorldIPDay: Celebrating the women connecting IP and science

Amy Anderson and Dirk Hanekom 26 Apr 2024

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Moral rights reserved? Impact of Creative Commons Licenses: part 1

Dale van Reenen and Jeremy Speres 25 Apr 2024

Image supplied. Adams & Adams, an African legal company, has introduced its new corporate identity that signifies its growth as a proudly African firm

Adams & Adams' new corporate identity signifies its growth as a proudly African firm

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