Meta's AI training under fire: Copyright Infringement allegations
03 Mar 2025
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar
In an increasingly tech-driven world, one of the hottest topics right now is the growing debate over the ethical and legal use of copyrighted material in the training of AI models.
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The Patent Infringement showdown: Starlinger vs. Copycats
03 Mar 2025
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar
The machine manufacturing ongoing dispute involving Starlinger against Copycats in China has some interesting Intellectual Property lessons for all of us – especially when it comes to patent infringement.
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When global politics meet local trade marks
03 Mar 2025
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar
The global legal landscape can be a maze, especially when multinational companies are caught between competing jurisdictions. A recent court saga involving Google, Russian media firms, and South African trade marks highlights this tension perfectly.
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Thatchers vs Aldi: Trade mark infringement or healthy competition?
03 Mar 2025
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar
In the ongoing legal saga between Thatchers Cider and Aldi, the latest ruling by the High Court of London has put a spotlight on trade mark rights and the importance of protecting a brand’s reputation.
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Walt Disney’s biggest mistake: A lesson in controlling your IP
03 Mar 2025
BY Craig Shapiro
Walt Disney's journey to building one of the greatest businesses on the planet is a lesson in entrepreneurship. One moment stands out as a cautionary tale, the loss of his first animated character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
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Puck it: Fanatics wins copyright infringement lawsuit over hockey puck-shaped memorabilia
03 Mar 2025
BY Craig Shapiro
Fanatics, Inc., a global digital sports platform recently triumphed in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by William Grondin, the creator of “Slice of the Ice”, a hockey memorabilia product.
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DeepSeek's trade mark in DeepTrouble in the U.S
03 Mar 2025
BY Craig Shapiro
Chinese AI company DeepSeek is facing yet another legal challenge, this time over a trade mark conflict in the U.S.
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Compulsory licences
03 Mar 2025
BY Craig Shapiro
When creating IP or commercialising it, it is important to obtain specialist legal advice. This is especially true if one is collaborating with third parties to co-create IP.
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Africa Tax in Brief
03 Mar 2025
BY Celia Becker
The latest tax news and developments across Africa
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 583 | 02 Mar 2025
issue 583
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ENS takes home Ghana firm of the Year at the 2025 Chambers Africa Awards
28 Feb 2025
Our firm has been recognised as Ghana Law Firm of the Year by the 2025 Chambers Africa Awards. It's an honour we accept with deep gratitude and humility.
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Business Email Compromise: Who bears the risk of liability?
25 Feb 2025
BY Aslam Moosajee , Shenaaz Munga AND Olonathando Nxumalo
In today’s digital age, business email compromise is a criminal act where fraudsters illegally access an email account and impersonate the user. This poses a significant threat to businesses and individuals, often leading to serious financial loss.
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Tax in Brief
25 Feb 2025
139 of ENS' Tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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ENS and The Legal 500 celebrate Ghana’s top GC talent at the GC Powerlist
25 Feb 2025
ENS, in collaboration with The Legal 500, hosted the first-ever GC Powerlist: Ghana Awards at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
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Tax base for excise duty: TAT rules on what constitutes ex-factory price
24 Feb 2025
BY Phillip Karugaba
Manufacturers of excisable goods have been startled by a Tax Appeals Tribunal decision that has excluded discounts from amounts that may be deducted before imposing excise duty on the value of goods sold.
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