Getting compliant with POPIA
06 Jul 2021
We include a compilation of ENSafrica's POPIA-related articles, to assist you on your compliance journey
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When does the spoliation remedy apply?
06 Jul 2021
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Helena Graham
The South African Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) recently handed down two judgments which provide some interesting insights into the interpretation and limits of the spoliation remedy.
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International Energy Transition Observatory 2021
06 Jul 2021
BY Zeyn Bhyat
Renewable energy in South Africa
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What are employers’ and employees’ remote working rights (and responsibilities) during Adjusted Alert Level 4?
06 Jul 2021
BY Lauren Salt AND Jessie Moore
The rapid rise in COVID-19 infection rates and a shift to Adjusted Alert Level 4 in South Africa have heightened many employees’ fears and reluctance about physical work interactions, returning to and/or continuing to work in traditional workplaces.
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ARIPO’s newest member: Republic of the Gambia
06 Jul 2021
BY Fae Hassan
The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (“ARIPO”) is one of the cost effective regional systems in Africa that allows a brand holder to file a single trade mark application in different classes, designating various territories.
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Tax in brief | 66
06 Jul 2021
Tax in brief | 66
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The copying of a brand…Lidl by Lidl
05 Jul 2021
BY Liézal Mostert
A lot has been written about the Scottish case where William Grant sued the budget supermarket chain Lidl for trade mark infringement.
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It’s the Euros, so let’s talk… trade marks
05 Jul 2021
BY Gerard du Toit
The magazine World Trademark Review (“WTR”) has published some interesting data about football trade marks. Given that we’re all watching the Euros, this might be a good time to discuss some of the links between trade marks and football.
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Advertising regulation in SA: it’s not exactly bliss
05 Jul 2021
BY Gaelyn Scott
The South African High Court judgment in the case of Bliss Brands v Advertising Regulatory Board (“ARB”) has real relevance for IP owners.
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Best steer clear of Aunty Helen
05 Jul 2021
BY Manisha Bugwandeen-Doorasamy
You might think that “Aunty Helen” is a perfectly good trade mark. After all, it could work with a variety of goods and services – tea, biscuits, rusks, knitwear, nursery schools, counselling services… perhaps you have some other suggestions!
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The EU’s IP action plan: lessons for Africa?
05 Jul 2021
BY Waldo Steyn
The European Commission has published a plan for getting the EU out of the mess that it’s in as a result of COVID-19.
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IP valuations – an essential piece of the IP puzzle
05 Jul 2021
BY Waldo Steyn AND Hugo Biermann
IP CloseUP, in an article that appeared in January 2021, explains the increased importance of intangible assets as follows:
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 407 | 04 Jul 2021
issue 407
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Exemptions from POPIA's processing conditions
01 Jul 2021
BY Rakhee Dullabh AND Priyanka Naidoo
The Information Regulator ("Regulator") has published a Guidance Note on Exemptions from the Conditions for Lawful Processing of Personal Information
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Certain private bodies are exempt from compiling a PAIA manual, for now
30 Jun 2021
BY Rakhee Dullabh AND Priyanka Naidoo
In terms of section 51(4) of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 ("PAIA"), the Minister for Justice and Correctional Services has extended the exemption that certain private bodies do not need to have a PAIA manual
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