Imagine a global fashion brand launching a new logo. Their lawyers, deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered trademark search tools, scan millions of existing logos and brand marks in seconds, seeking potential conflicts. But what happens when the AI flags a similar design used by a...

In today's hyper-connected world, social media is a double-edged sword for trademark owners. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook and TikTok offer unparalleled brand visibility and customer engagement, but they also come with significant risks such as counterfeit sales, impersonation and trademark infringement. Protecting your trademark on...

Intellectual property (IP) plays a key role in fostering innovation and creativity, protecting the rights of inventors and creators. In South Africa, IP protection for novel inventions has traditionally been provided through patents and designs. Patents safeguard inventions that are novel, inventive, and industrially applicable,...

KISCH IP Celebrates World IP Day 2025 with the theme IP and music: Feel the beat of IP.

The UGG brand has long been synonymous with comfort, style, and luxury in the world of footwear. Over the years, this simple yet innovative piece of footwear has garnered a loyal following and become a staple in wardrobes worldwide.

Celebrating World Intellectual Property Day with the theme "IP and Music," the music industry is entering an exciting new era driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain-based smart contracts. These technologies are transforming royalty management, enhancing transparency, fairness, and creativity in unprecedented ways.