UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

Intellectual property (IP) is a vital asset of any business, and South Africa recognizes the importance of IP protection for fostering innovation and economic growth. Corporate and commercial law plays a crucial role in protecting intellectual property in South Africa.

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EMPOWERING WOMEN IN IP AND COMMERCIAL LAW: A SPOTLIGHT ON THEIR CONTRIBUTION, CHALLENGES AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO CHAMPION WOMAN IN THE PROFESSION 

The legal industry has traditionally been male-dominated, with few women holding leadership positions. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the legal field.

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A CONCISE GUIDE FOR STARTUPS: DON’T BEGIN JUST TO BE BLOWN AWAY

For startups, the most valuable assets are often those which are invisible. Intellectual Property (IP) rights are immensely important for startups as these rights grant their holder exclusive right to commercially exploit their IP for a duration of time.

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MAURITIUS BECOMES A PCT MEMBER STATE

The Government of Mauritius deposited its instrument of accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) on 15 December 2022, making it the 157th member state of the PCT union. The treaty will enter into force in the Republic of Mauritius on 15 March 2023. As of this date, applicants will be ab

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