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IP Law

Delulu for Labubu: What IP protection exists for its likeness?

Kim Rampersadh 27 Jun 2025

IP Law

Claws out as High Court rules on Tammy Taylor trade mark franchising dispute

Nishaat Slamdien 23 Jun 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Can you truly bond with AI? Waseda University's findings may surprise you

2 Jun 2025

IP Law

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

Stephen Goldberg 23 May 2025

IP Law

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

Chezanne Haigh 22 May 2025

Nishaat Slamdien, Associate, Spoor & Fisher

IP Law

Rhode blocked: Beauty pop-up gets shut down amid questions over authenticity

Nishaat Slamdien 26 Mar 2025

RCL vs Berkley: Bumpy legal battle over smooth mageu packaging

IP Law

RCL vs Berkley: Bumpy legal battle over smooth mageu packaging

Nishaat Slamdien 3 Mar 2025

IP Law

Upcyclers - mind your IP and Qs when repurposing branded clothing

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

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Trends

#BizTrends2025: What does IP law look like in 2025 and beyond?

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

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Consumer Law

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

Nishaat Slamdien 26 Nov 2024

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IP Law

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

Mellisa Morris 23 Aug 2024

The role of AI in the agricultural revolution and risks of change

Agriculture

The role of AI in the agricultural revolution and risks of change

Bernadette Versfeld 19 Aug 2024

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IP Law

Know where to place your [trade] mark

Amani Patel 12 Jul 2024

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IP Law

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

Megan Dinnie 1 Jul 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Branching into South Africa? 5 legal facets you shouldn't overlook

Ginen Moodley 24 Jun 2024

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IP Law

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

Gaby Meintjes 30 May 2024

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IP Law

#WorldIPDay: Celebrating the women connecting IP and science

Amy Anderson and Dirk Hanekom 26 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

Branding

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

5 Apr 2024

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IP Law

UK Supreme Court denies Dabus patent rights

Ramon Pereira 9 Feb 2024

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IP Law

Artistry and innovation: The unlikely source of patents

Patrick O'Brien and Dina Biagio 1 Feb 2024

Tracy van der Colff, Head of Employment, OWP Partners

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Potholes and prosperity in store for employment law

Tracy van der Colff 24 Jan 2024

Dina Biagio, Partner & Patent Attorney, Spoor & Fisher

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Shaping the future of IP law in 2024 and beyond

Dina Biagio 16 Jan 2024

EV innovation winners hold unassailable tech rights

Fuel & Energy

EV innovation winners hold unassailable tech rights

Bernadette Versfeld 27 Sep 2023

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IP Law

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

Merlene Engelbrecht 10 Aug 2023

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IP Law

What is happening in Africa's IP landscape

Marco Vatta and Megan Dinnie 14 Apr 2023

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IP Law

Upkeep of patents: Renewals, amendments and enforcement

Patrick O'Brien and Jonathan Whittaker 29 Mar 2023

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IP Law

ChatGPT: Deepfake and copyright concerns

Stefaans Gerber and Alisha Muller 8 Feb 2023

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IP Law

6 tips to saving your trade mark from brand genericide

Melissa Morris 25 Nov 2022

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Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Tumelo Mashabela, managing director of Tshaya Mashabela Attorneys

Emily Stander 28 Sep 2022

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IP Law

IP is the name of the game

Brett Weinberg 8 Sep 2022

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IP Law

Can AI be recognised as an inventor? Rulings from around the world

Dr Joanne van Harmelen 5 Aug 2022

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Law Practice

#YouthMonth: Young legal minds aim to be the change

Shan Radcliffe 28 Jun 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

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IP Law

The importance and advantages of patents in the metaverse

Lance Abramson 9 May 2022

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IP Law

What is not patentable in South Africa? Part 2

Yogani Reddy 3 May 2022

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IP Law

What is not patentable in South Africa? Part 1

Yogani Reddy 14 Apr 2022

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IP Law

Dotting I's and crossing T's when it comes to trade marks and NFTs

Darshan Moodley and Aniqa Bawa 24 Mar 2022

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Unlocking a green future through technology

Leanne Mostert & Cindy Leibowitz, Webber Wentzel 5 Nov 2021

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Skills Training

SA to host free intellectual property summer school

26 Aug 2021

Data as currency: how to use and monetise data

IP Law

Data as currency: how to use and monetise data

Dina Biagio 26 Apr 2021

Passing-off an upset: Unpacking the Koni vs BAG ruling

IP Law

Passing-off an upset: Unpacking the Koni vs BAG ruling

Rachel Sikwane 21 Apr 2021

Who holds the IP rights to your social media content?

IP Law

Who holds the IP rights to your social media content?

Vicky Stilwell 28 Jan 2021

Know your IP: What it takes to make a film

IP Law

Know your IP: What it takes to make a film

Hugh Melamdowitz 26 Jan 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

What are the IP implications of virtual reality?

IP Law

What are the IP implications of virtual reality?

Nicole Smalberger 19 Nov 2020

Diversity of IP rights - unpacking wine as a case study

IP Law

Diversity of IP rights - unpacking wine as a case study

Marco Vatta 13 Nov 2020

A guide to intellectual property law in South Africa

IP Law

A guide to intellectual property law in South Africa

Issued by Starbright 28 Oct 2019