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Trade marks and distinctiveness

In this article, we discuss two trade mark applications – one in the EU, and one in Japan, both of which had their application for registration refused on the basis of non-distinctiveness.
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Registered community designs in the EU

Industrial designs can be registered in South Africa and there is provision for the registration of both aesthetic and functional designs. Yet, there is surprisingly little design law litigation in South Africa.
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ENS and its lawyers receive top trade mark and patent rankings from Managing IP

ENS has once again been recognised for our work in intellectual property by Managing IP (MIP), a leading industry publication.
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Namibia: Petroleum in the age of ESG

With significant oil and gas finds off Namibia's coastline, Namibia is set to become one of the newest frontiers for petroleum production - but it's a complicated time. Read our report to learn more.
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Litigants in the Johannesburg High Court could wait up to 3½ years for a civil trial to be set down

The Deputy Judge President of the Johannesburg High Court has published a bulletin of lead times for the set down of matters for hearing by the Johannesburg High Court. 
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Draft Vertical Restraints Regulations published in the Government Gazette for comment

The DTIC published the draft Vertical Restraints Regulations on 3 June 2024, which are open for public comment.
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Adjudicator duties in terms of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act

In a recent case, the Johannesburg High Court overturned an Adjudicator's decision under the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011 ruling that the Adjudicator had neglected relevant evidence and misapplied the law.
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 548
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Kenya: The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2023 signed into law: anticipated key changes to various laws

The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2023 was assented into law on 24 April 2024 and came into force on 26 April 2024 upon gazettement in the Kenya Gazette
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The legal paths and pitfalls of mass dismissals: the interplay between misconduct, poor performance and retrenchments. What route can an employer take?

Employers facing collective poor work performance will have to tread carefully and explore the avenues of misconduct, poor performance and operational requirements
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Unprotected strikes – Can employees raise provocation as a defence?

In South Africa, participating in an unprotected strike is misconduct that can lead to disciplinary action, but item 6 of the Code of Good Practice: Dismissal states that dismissal is not always justified
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Procedural fairness in large scale retrenchments: Key takeaways from Regenesys Management v Ilunga

The Labour Relations Act (“LRA”) distinguishes between what can be termed “large scale retrenchments,” regulated by sections 189 and 189A of the LRA, and other retrenchments termed “small scale retrenchments,”  regulated by section 189
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Have South African courts evolved in their consideration of the necessity of commissioning and deposing affidavits?

This article examines the evolving stance of South African courts on the virtual commissioning of affidavits, highlighting recent case law and the need for potential regulatory updates to accommodate technological advancements
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Failure to serve summons on the Minister in terms of s2(2)(a) of the State Liability Act did not nullify the summons

In Minister of Police v Miya, the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that failing to serve a summons on the Minister as required by the State Liability Act does not nullify the summons if the Minister is aware of and participates in the proceedings
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Tax in Brief

tax in brief | issue 122
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ENSafrica forensics webinar series | combating financial crime in Uganda | WED 11 AUG

11 Aug 2021
Live webinar recording
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PODCAST | Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace | Lauren Salt

11 Aug 2021
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace

Tiger Brands recalls R650 million worth of canned products. Liquor industry given R7.5bn in tax postponement - but does it mean anything?

03 Aug 2021
Tiger Brands recalls R650 million worth of canned products. Liquor industry given R7.5bn in tax postponement - but does it mean anything?

Cape Talk | TERS and UIF advice from a consultant | Lauren Salt

30 Jul 2021
Advice from a consultant on UIF and TERS payment - Lester Kiewit speaks to Lauren Salt

ENSafrica webinar | safeguarding personal information for POPIA compliance | THU 29 JUL

29 Jul 2021
Live webianr recording
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ENSafrica and Mondaw competition webinar

29 Jul 2021
ENSafrica’s Aziza Mdee speaks on the explosion of competition law in Africa. Aziza will be joined by Jocelyn Katz, Lizel Blignaut, Justin Balkin and Amar Grewal-Thethy for a webinar with Mondaq on 3 AUG 2021,
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ENS Virtual Conference | 2021

27 Jul 2021
Managing employees in the new world of work: this is the theme for our employment law conference, our familiar event, now with an interactive and immersive virtual twist, exclusively for our esteemed clients.
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ENSafrica webinar | fintech trends and tips | TUE 27 JUL

27 Jul 2021
Streamed live on Jul 27, 2021
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ENSafrica webinar | POPIA’s unintended consequences | WED 21 JUL

26 Jul 2021
Live webinar recording
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ENSafrica webinar | the impact of POPIA on Mine Health and Safety | TUE 13 JUL

16 Jul 2021
Live webinar recording
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ENSafrica webinar | POPIA compliance: yes, we are looking at you SMEs | WED 30 JUN

30 Jun 2021
live webinar recording
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Podcast | Key issues and changes in the employment law space in SA | Audrey Johnson

10 Jun 2021
BY Audrey Johnson Business Day Law & Tax Editor Evan Pickworth interviews Audrey Johnson from ENSafrica’s employment department on what the future holds from a labour perspective.

South Africa is now an attractive mining investment destination | Dalit Anstey and Zinzi Lawrence

02 Jun 2021
BY Zinzi Lawrence ENSafrica Natural Resources and Environment Associate, Zinzi Lawrence and Dalit Anstey sit down and converse about SA being an attractive mining destination.
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ENSafrica webinar | practical steps for POPIA compliance | WED 2 JUN

02 Jun 2021
Live webinar recording
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ENSafrica webinar | understanding close-out netting | MON 31 MAY

31 May 2021
live webinar recording
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