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Intellectual property law and copyright law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as licensing and syndication, patent law, trade secrets and trademark law.

Understanding Trade Mark Disclaimers: A Guide For Start-Ups

As a start-up owner, protecting your brand through trade marks is crucial. However, it's important to understand the role of disclaimers in trade mark applications.

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

The Role Of Disclaimers In Trade Mark Applications In South Africa

In South Africa, the Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993 provides the legal framework for the registration and protection of trade marks.

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

Scale Smarter, Not Harder: Leveraging IP Licensing For Startup Growth (Tech IP Series 1)

How startups leverage Intellectual Property ("IP") can significantly impact their growth trajectory. For startups with limited IP portfolios, leveraging the technology of other startups could provide the required momentum for rapid expansion. Conversely, startups with limited funds and valuable IP can generate revenue to finance operations by monetizing their IP assets.

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Photographer, The Subject, And The Law: Who Owns The Rights To Randomly Captured Images?

In our visually-driven world, the role of photography has never been more significant. As we engage in our daily business, attend events, or even relax with family and friends.

Syntegral Legal Practice

Respecting The Lens: Copyright Infringement And The Rights Of Photographers In South Africa

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Plant Breeders Rights (PBRs) -- The Status Of Protection In Zimbabwe And Developments Concerning PBRs In The ARIPO System

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B.W. Kahari

Mauritius Joins The Harare Protocol: A New Chapter For Regional IP Protection In Africa

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Inventa

Ethiopia Joins The Paris Convention And Madrid Protocol

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Inventa

An IP Judgment In Botswana

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ENS

New Plant Breeders' Rights Act Now In Force

South Africa IP

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ENS

Generative AI And IP In South Africa: Navigating Legal Complexities And Opportunities

South Africa IP

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ENS

When Mickey Meets Midjourney

South Africa IP

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ENS

Lululemon vs. Costco: When Fashion Meets IP Law

South Africa IP

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ENS

Travelwings Trade Mark Case Clarifies Limits Of WINGS Trade Mark Exclusivity

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

An IP Judgment In Botswana

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ENS

The Role Of A Company Secretary In Ensuring Regulatory Compliance For A Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Court Of Appeal Affirms Banks' Right To Restrict Accounts Without Court Order

Nigeria Finance

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Relying On Evidence Obtained In A Previous Proceeding To Deliver Judgment In A Subsequent Proceeding: A Critique Of The Court's Decision In Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

New Online Lending Regulations In Nigeria By FCCPC

Nigeria Consumer

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Balogun Harold

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Trademark

Understanding Trade Mark Disclaimers: A Guide For Start-Ups

As a start-up owner, protecting your brand through trade marks is crucial. However, it's important to understand the role of disclaimers in trade mark applications.

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Role Of Disclaimers In Trade Mark Applications In South Africa

In South Africa, the Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993 provides the legal framework for the registration and protection of trade marks.

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

Mauritius Joins The Harare Protocol: A New Chapter For Regional IP Protection In Africa

The Harare Protocol, one of ARIPO's cornerstone agreements, allows applicants to secure protection for patents, utility models, and industrial designs through a single ARIPO application ...

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Inventa

Ethiopia Joins The Paris Convention And Madrid Protocol

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Inventa

An IP Judgment In Botswana

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ENS

Travelwings Trade Mark Case Clarifies Limits Of WINGS Trade Mark Exclusivity

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide

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Citadel Law Firm

Assignment Of Trade Marks – Transferring Ownership For Strategic Impact

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

Hypothecation vs Licensing vs Assignment – Unlocking Trade Mark Value

South Africa IP

BI

Barnard Inc.

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Patent

Plant Breeders Rights (PBRs) -- The Status Of Protection In Zimbabwe And Developments Concerning PBRs In The ARIPO System

Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR), also sometimes called Plant Variety Rights (PVR), grant exclusive control over the propagating and harvested material of a new plant variety to its breeder.

fA

B.W. Kahari

Mauritius Joins The Harare Protocol: A New Chapter For Regional IP Protection In Africa

The Harare Protocol, one of ARIPO's cornerstone agreements, allows applicants to secure protection for patents, utility models, and industrial designs through a single ARIPO application ...

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Inventa

Ethiopia Joins The Paris Convention And Madrid Protocol

Ethiopia is now a signatory to the Paris Convention and the Madrid Protocol, with both set to enter into force on August 15, 2025.

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Inventa

Lululemon vs. Costco: When Fashion Meets IP Law

South Africa IP

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ENS

New Plant Breeders' Rights Act Now In Force

South Africa IP

E

ENS

In Focus: Olmoskhon Khamidova On Intellectual Property As A Tool For Innovation And Investment

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GRATA International

Accession To Paris Convention

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

In Focus: Олмосхон Хамидова - об интеллектуальной собственности как инструменте инноваций и инвестиций

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GRATA International

AI And IP Law: What Is The Nigerian Legal Perspective?

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Inventa

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IT & Internet

South African Firms Take On African IP Challenge

The thought of Africa may conjure up images of disease, poverty, wars, famine and downwardly progressing economies.

South Africa IP

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ENS

New .XXX Top Level Domain

The new .XXX top level domain name registry is being rolled out for use in the adult entertainment industry.

South Africa IP

BI

BOUWERS INC.

The Mixed Pleasures Of The .xxx Domain Name

The long awaited and hotly debated .xxx top-level domain (TLD) was approved recently and will soon become available to members of the adult entertainment industry.

South Africa IP

SF

Spoor & Fisher

Advocate General’s Opinion: Interflora Inc vs Marks & Spencer

South Africa IP

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Werksmans Attorneys

Adult Entertainment’s New TLD – An XXX-Rated Opportunity Or Headache?

South Africa IP

SF

Spoor & Fisher

Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence

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Rex Attorneys

New Rules Aim to Tighten up Regulation of Cryptography Providers

South Africa Strategy

CD

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

The Rewards And Challenges Of Investing In Telecoms In Developing Countries: Nigeria In Focus

Nigeria Strategy

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

Stolen Domain Name? Complain!

South Africa Litigation

CD

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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Trade Secrets

After The Water Is Gone: Critical Decision On Post-termination Clauses

Oasis supplies bottled, filtered and purified water and other beverages in South Africa. It has been in operation for over twenty years and is the fourth...

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

IP In Practice: Legal And Commercial IP Developments In Kenya And South Africa

In many of our past articles, we have focused on traditional aspects of intellectual property ("IP"), such as the creation, acquisition, and enforcement of rights.

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ENS

Putting The "Claws" Into A Restraint Of Trade

In an increasingly competitive business landscape, one of the most common legal tools to protect a company's trade secrets, confidential information, and customer relationships, is a restraint of trade clause.

South Africa Employment

BI

Barnard Inc.

Restricting Competition Or Protecting Interests? Navigating Non-Compete Agreements In Nigeria

Nigeria Anti-trust

SP

SimmonsCooper Partners

Intellectual Property Commercialization In The Digital Age: Monetizing Intellectual Property Assets

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The FCCPC: A Review Of The Scope Of Its Investigation Powers

Nigeria Anti-trust

BH

Balogun Harold

Shaping The Future Of Kenya's IP Landscape: The Third Effort To Finalize A National IP Policy And Strategy

AA

Adams & Adams

Intellectual Property Protection In Nigeria's Agricultural Sector

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Pavestones Legal

Trade Secrets - China And South Africa

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ENS

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Latest Videos

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Podcast | OFM | A Trademark Is The Most Valuable Asset That A Business Owns (Video)

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ENS

Lack Of Global Consensus On Rules For The Taxation Of Multinationals And The Risk Of A Global Trade War (Video)

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PwC Nigeria

A ‘Triple Distilled' Summary Of Recent Trade Mark SCA Cases (Video)

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Adams & Adams

GRM Search - Offshoring IP | 16 August 2017 (Video)

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KISCH IP

Protect Your Brand – Advice To Start-Ups (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

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