Protecting improvements/modifications to your invention: Patents of Addition

12 August 2020

To be an inventor does not always mean that you come up with novel inventions but it often also encompasses a continuous search to add to, improve or modify existing inventions.

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Practical review of South African National Phase Patent Application-to-Grant timeframe

22 July 2020

In terms of the South African Patents Act (the “Act”), the Registrar is directed to examine every application for a patent and every complete specification accompanying the application, or lodged  at the South African Patent Office in pursuance of the application, in the prescribed manner to ensu

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Protecting your brand in South Africa with the help of Customs

21 July 2020

Most brand owners go through the process of registering their trade mark to obtain proof that they own the brand and importantly to stop others from using it without permission.

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You have a marketing and PR strategy - what about your IP strategy?

Watch this short and informative video on the importance of spring-cleaning your IP portfolio – vital for all business owners and management.
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FOOD OR FOE

21 July 2020

The rise of counterfeit consumables has increased exponentially over the past few years across the African Continent.  A cause for major concern as many of these cases end in a fatality…

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Pay back the royalties!

21 July 2020

It has widely been reported in recent months that the SABC collectively owes approximately R 250 million in unpaid royalties to musicians and other artists.

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“Add To Cart” - Doing business in a Covid-19 World Part 2 – business considerations

21 July 2020

Establishing your business online helps you reach a larger audience and expand your brand beyond the scope possible through traditional brick and mortar sales channels.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s copyright u-turn

21 July 2020

On 16 June 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa referred the proposed Copyright and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bills back to the National Assembly for re-consideration.

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Patent pending: Golf practice tool invented by young entrepreneur during COVID-19 lockdown

13 July 2020

A 13-year old boy from Bultfontein invented a simple golf practice tool during COVID-19 lockdown measures for golfers to use at home, and a provisional patent application has been prepared and filed pro bono by specialist patent attorneys.

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POPIA’s effective date released

24 June 2020

Businesses will have 12 months from 1 July 2020 to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“the Act”), accor

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