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Africa has seen a substantial increase in investment and growth over the past 50 years and, as a result, it is increasingly being targeted as a market for counterfeit goods. 

In order for a trade mark to be registrable it must be distinctive and capable of distinguishing one party’s products from those of other parties operating in a similar field of trade.

On the 1st July 2020, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) 4 of 2013 (“the Act”) became effective.

The importance of breach protocols and procedures

By Anola Naidoo (Associate at KISCH IP - commercial department)

As Albert Einstein said, “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” E-commerce has forever changed the way we shop for consumer goods and services.

The short answer is “no…and yes”. Here’s the long answer…

The advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for individuals and businesses alike. It has resulted in the need for many to work remotely through the use of technology.

Various countries across the globe are in a race against time to develop the first vaccine for COVID-19.

Everything from paying rent to paying for goods can now be done at the push of a button or the click of a mouse. Electronic funds transfers (“EFT’s”) are the most convenient way to effect payment.