ODMWA changes: 2023 levy and benefit increases
09 May 2023
The Minister of Health has published adjusted levies payable by controlled mines and works in various commodity categories
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ENSafrica joins forces with the South African Chamber of Commerce in Mauritius
09 May 2023
ENSafrica has partnered with the South African Chamber of Commerce in Mauritius.
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Beneficial Ownership Registry: A solution to financial crimes?
09 May 2023
BY Angela Itzikowitz AND Era Gunning
South Africa's Companies and Intellectual Property Commission is implementing a beneficial ownership register to address deficiencies identified by the Financial Action Task Force.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 495 | 07 May 2023
issue 495
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ESG Masterclass | Pension Funds
07 May 2023
ESG Masterclass | Pension Funds
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South African SCA reiterates balancing exercise principle in security for costs orders
02 May 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Olonathando Nxumalo
Security for costs is a remedy that a court may grant, at its discretion.
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Trade marks and sport
02 May 2023
BY Tevin Jones
Trade mark disputes in the sports industry have become increasingly common in recent years and involve popular brands such as Nike and Adidas
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Navigating trade secret law in South Africa: Lessons from the Universal Blending case
02 May 2023
The recent South African case Universal Blending v Sarel Henderson highlights the importance of protecting trade secrets and confidential information.
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Slogan trade marks – originality is still key
02 May 2023
BY Ilse du Plessis
slogans can in principle be registered as trade marks and the criteria for slogan marks is the same as for all other marks
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John Lewis, Excitable Edgar, Fred the Fire-sneezing Dragon and… some copyright basics
02 May 2023
BY Jade Courtney
Copyright differs from some other IP rights in the sense that it is not an absolute right.
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Gaelyn Scott has once again been recognised in Managing IP's Top 250 Women worldwide in IP for 2023
02 May 2023
Gaelyn is a leading expert in strategic brand and portfolio management and the enforcement of IP rights, both locally and internationally, with extensive experience in Africa.
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Using replacement labour when locking out employees "is in response to a strike" – what does this mean?
02 May 2023
BY Brian Patterson , Peter le Roux AND Amy Pawson
Whether employers can utilise replacement labour during a strike or lock-out was initially hotly debated during the process that led to the enactment of the Labour Relations Act.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 494 | 30 Apr 2023
issue 494
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World IP Day 2023 | Celebrating women’s innovatENS
26 Apr 2023
This year's World IP Day theme reflects the ingenuity, creativity, and resilience women entrepreneurs and innovators bring to their work.
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Act fast: Deadline to contest Johannesburg property valuations closing soon
26 Apr 2023
BY Yana van Leeve
If you own property in Johannesburg, it's important to act fast.
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