When navigating the already-choppy river of patent prosecution, it is always disconcerting to see white water ahead. For researchers developing new classes of drugs there are, unfortunately, a number of regions which seem to contain more than their fair share of rapids.
Old habits die hard, as is the case with Taylor Swift, who has applied to trade mark several titles and catchphrases from her upcoming album “Reputation”, including the line “The Old Taylor Can't Come To The Phone Right Now”.
This was the issue before the Supreme Court of Appeal in the matter between Dinnermates (Tvl) CC and Piquante Brands International & another 401/17) [2018] ZASCA 43 (28 March 2018).
Forbes.com describes the “Internet of Things” as “the concept of basically connecting any device with an on and off switch to the Internet (and/or to each other)”. Examples of this include:
Trade marks are vital in protecting your intellectual property (IP) no matter how famous or established you are.
Many of us can no longer imagine a world without social media. Its ability to record important events, share information and create a public image at very little cost is unprecedented. But as with every business tool at our disposal, there are considerations of use that need to be noted.
In recent times the international political arena has been fraught with alleged intellectual property violations – Eminem successfully sued the New Zealand National Party for infringing the copyright in his hit track “Lose Yourself”; incumbent US president, Donald Trump, upset Queen fans by using
So, your morning shower stirred the creative juices, and you came up with the next big thing, ensuring that not only will you be able to keep up with the Joneses, they might want to start keeping up with you! Picking up your phablet (i.e.
It can easily be said that the year 2017 was wholly enveloped by the far-reaching fad of the fidget spinner..