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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

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.

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…

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.

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.

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

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.

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