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IP Law

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

Alicia van der Walt and Tshireletso Tlholoe 10 Oct 2024

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

IP Law

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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Trade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 2

Kaajal Nagindas 29 Dec 2023

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Trade marks: Global classifications of virtual goods and services - part 1

Kaajal Nagindas 12 Dec 2023

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Bye-bye Twitter birdie - gone but still under trade mark

Merlene Engelbrecht 10 Aug 2023

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What is happening in Africa's IP landscape

Marco Vatta and Megan Dinnie 14 Apr 2023

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IP Law

Under the influencer: Trade mark and copyright infringement

Amani Patel 23 Mar 2023

The message in a bottle shape - container trade mark disputes

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The message in a bottle shape - container trade mark disputes

Pieter Delport and Juli Hopf 13 Feb 2023

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6 tips to saving your trade mark from brand genericide

Melissa Morris 25 Nov 2022

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Demanding 'soul' rights leaves Chicken Licken pecking up the bill

Brett Weinberg 21 Nov 2022

Carmin Cornelius, Trade Marks Attorney at KISCH IP

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Brand globalisation: Why planning from an early stage is vital

Carmin Cornelius 16 Aug 2022

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Law of Succession

Death and trade marks: How IP can be divided and transferred to heirs

Dina Biagio and Jan-Gerhard Oosthuysen 22 Jun 2022

4th Industrial Revolution

NFTs and the metaverse: How to protect your brand within this digital phenomenon

Sonica Wilken, Onthatile Leshilo 30 Mar 2022

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IP Law

Trade mark registration: Did you include the specification?

Liani Taljaard 26 Nov 2021

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Nespresso off the mark: When the technical necessity trumps reputation

Sonica Wilken and Vicky Stilwell 17 Nov 2021

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Consumer awareness and the power of certification trade marks

Pamela Maluleke 14 Oct 2021

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IP Law

Beyond registration - 8 tips to enforcing your trade mark

Tammi Pretorius 8 Sep 2021

Wine exports to China? How to navigate trade mark territory...

IP Law

Wine exports to China? How to navigate trade mark territory...

Donvay Wegierski 3 Jun 2021

Chanel loses to Huawei in EU trade mark dispute

IP Law

Chanel loses to Huawei in EU trade mark dispute

David Legge 3 May 2021

What you need to know about Brexit 2020 and your registered designs...

IP Law

What you need to know about Brexit 2020 and your registered designs...

Shamin Raghunandan and Mpho Dzhivhuwo 3 Dec 2020

The uber-zoom: The case against trade mark genericide

IP Law

The uber-zoom: The case against trade mark genericide

Jeanine Coetzer 2 Nov 2020

In-cider scoop: descriptive vs distinctive trade marks

IP Law

In-cider scoop: descriptive vs distinctive trade marks

Karen Kitchen 3 Nov 2020

McFringement? McDonald's take Hungry Jack's to court over new Big Jack burger

IP Law

McFringement? McDonald's take Hungry Jack's to court over new Big Jack burger

Jani Cronjé and Jared de Canha 2 Oct 2020

With a little help from my friends: cannabis, trademarks and the law

IP Law

With a little help from my friends: cannabis, trademarks and the law

Clea Rawlins 7 Oct 2019

Is traditional jewellery protected by IP law?

IP Law

Is traditional jewellery protected by IP law?

Pamela Maluleke 23 Sep 2019

Winter is here: What you should know before printing your own GOT goods

IP Law

Winter is here: What you should know before printing your own GOT goods

Mathoto Masetla 3 May 2019

Trademarks: Use it or lose it

IP Law

Trademarks: Use it or lose it

Janine Hollesen 21 Feb 2019

Sun hotels square off in Namibia

Media & Entertainment Law

Sun hotels square off in Namibia

Kareema Shaik 1 Jun 2018

Trade mark registration: Truworths no longer has "the look"

Media & Entertainment Law

Trade mark registration: Truworths no longer has "the look"

Janine Hollesen 16 Jan 2017

Social Media

How to play the game of social media brand dodge ball

Robin Richardson 18 Nov 2016

Straying from trade mark law principles a cause for concern

Legal

Straying from trade mark law principles a cause for concern

Prof Owen Dean 2 Feb 2015

Popularity of SA wines heightens threat of fraud

Corporate & Commercial Law

Popularity of SA wines heightens threat of fraud

Donvay Wegierski 12 Nov 2014

Corporate & Commercial Law

Beating about the Rooibos

Owen Dean 18 Feb 2013

Corporate & Commercial Law

Trade mark law is confusing

Lauren Frizelle 29 Nov 2012

Branding

Interbrand Best Global Brands 2012 survey results announced

Gaelyn Scott 6 Oct 2012

Regulatory

EU court backs Google in Louis Vuitton case

24 Mar 2010

A second bite at the orange proves unsuccessful for iBurst

Branding

A second bite at the orange proves unsuccessful for iBurst

Issued by Moore Attorneys 3 Jun 2009

Marketing

Trade mark owners should be concerned at SAB ruling

Wim Alberts 29 May 2005

Branding

Trademarking well-known brands in South Africa

Suzaan Laing 1 Dec 2004