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Genuine use of a trade mark -The WONDERGIRL case

A recent EU trade mark decision involving the companies Copenhagen Studios GmbH and Hoboken Inversiones, S.L, and the trade mark WONDERGIRL deals with an application to cancel a trade mark registration on the basis of non-use.
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Land Rights in Kenya: Insights from the Supreme Court of Kenya on Legitimate Expectation and Title Indefeasibility

In a landmark decision that reshapes Kenya’s leasehold landscape, the Supreme Court of Kenya has delivered a powerful verdict in Sehmi & Another v Tarabana Company Limited & 5 Others'
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Colour trade marks in the EU - The Biscoffi case

In this article, we discuss colour trade marks and we take a look at the Biscoffi case, a recent EUIPO decision.
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ENS IP team's latest rankings: Managing IP and IAM Patent 2025

ENS' IP practice has once again demonstrated its leadership in the field, retaining Tier 1 ranking for trade marks and retaining Gold for patents.
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 596
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It is better to travel well than to arrive – The FICA Travel Rule

South Africa has taken a significant step toward strengthening transparency in crypto asset transfers with the introduction of the “Travel Rule”, now mandated under Directive 9 issued by the Financial Intelligence Centre
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Supreme Court of Mauritius: No mandate, no case

This article discusses a judgment that stresses the importance of an administrator having a clear, specific mandate and properly recorded meeting minutes, before starting any legal action on behalf of a co-ownership association.
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How to ensure the lawful cancellation of credit transactions

The Free State Division of the High Court recently ruled on whether the National Credit Act Number 34 of 2005 applies to both a debt from a motor vehicle instalment sale agreement and a related suretyship obligation.
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The delay of prescription in claims between close corporations and its members

The Prescription Act of 1969 in South Africa sets time limits for legal claims; if not enforced in time, the claim expires and the debtor’s obligation to repay lapses.
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ENS' invoice templates are getting a new look

From 1 June 2025, our tax invoices will be in the new format.
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Beneficial Ownership Disclosure requirements: What Kenyan companies need to know

This article takes a look at the crucial steps that companies in Kenya need to take in order to comply with the disclosure of a record of Beneficial Ownership
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AI on trial: Embarking on an AI POC

As organisations start embracing the AI journey fully, they often face uncertainty, not only about whether a specific AI tool is fit for purpose but also whether the specific tool will deliver real-world value.
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 595
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Standard Bank vs. SARB: Important ruling on Cryptocurrencies and South African Exchange Controls

Judgment in Standard Bank v South African Reserve Bank serves as welcome guidance for South African residents on the current status of cryptocurrencies in context of Regulation 10 (1)(c) of the Exchange Control Regulations.
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ENS named African Law Firm of the Year at the 2025 LMG Life Sciences Awards

ENS has been named African Law Firm of the Year at the LMG Life Sciences Awards 2025, held in London on 5 June.
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ENSafrica x Daily Maverick | ESG : Greenwashing or Game Changing?

20 Sep 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). Principles of ESG are increasingly becoming important in today’s corporate decision-making structures. It begs the question, is it a passing fad?
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podcast | Business Law Focus | Tax Indaba 2022 Edition

08 Sep 2022
BY Mansoor Parker Navigating the cross border ESG due diligence rules in the spotlight medium
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webinar | ENSafrica x ǼLEX | third-party funding in international arbitration

08 Sep 2022
Join a global panel of industry leaders as they unpack third-party funding in international arbitration
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ExcellENS Never Stops

01 Sep 2022
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ENSafrica webinar | navigating African tax: a catalyst for business success

29 Jul 2022
BY Peter Dachs , Celia Becker , Jenny Klein , Jens Brodbeck , Charles de Wet AND George Muthee #ENSafrica sheds light on recent African tax developments and issues that could seriously affect the success of your business.
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Podcast | Business Law Focus | Time for a Data Protection Health Check

25 Jul 2022
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Era Gunning ENSafrica's Era Gunning and Ridwaan Boda highlight the importance of conducting a Data Protection Health Check.
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ENSafrica x Daily Maverick | Data Protection: Privacy in a POPIA world

21 Jul 2022
POPIA gives effect to the constitutional right to privacy including the free flow of information within South Africa and across international borders.’ In a world where data privacy should be the norm, why do we need to legislate it?
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webinar | explained: SA’s Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill

18 Jul 2022
BY Willem le Roux , Pieter Colyn AND Celeste Coles ENSafrica presents the proposed changes in the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, and how it will impact your business.
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webinar | anti-bribery and fraud in Namibia

28 Jun 2022
BY Charles Visser AND Suad Jacobs steps to reducing fraud and corruption in your business
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webinar | money laundering and terrorist financing: are you at risk?

10 Jun 2022
BY Angela Itzikowitz , Era Gunning AND Amelia Warren With money laundering and terrorist financing on the rise, many South African industries aren't doing enough to mitigate the risks, and in turn, aren't complying with FICA, according to a Financial Action Task Force (FATF) report.
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webinar | we’ve seen the future – and it looks cloudy

01 Jun 2022
BY Isaivan Naidoo It is crucial to gain a solid understanding of cloud computing before you can start managing the risks involved and improving your cloud computing contracts.
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ENSafrica x Daily Maverick | how reviving SA tourism can stimulate growth and job

26 May 2022
Business Maverick’s Sasha Planting in conversation with Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) and Graham Wood, Chief Operating Officer: Hospitality at Sun International.
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webinar | the relevance of the draft taxonomy explained for asset managers investing in various sectors

26 May 2022
BY James Brand AND Jessica Blumenthal ESG: changing financial services for the good
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webinar | managing reputational risk – the right to terminate a customer relationship for ESG reasons

25 May 2022
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Jessica Blumenthal ESG: changing financial services for the good
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webinar | resolution of financial service providers

24 May 2022
ESG: changing financial services for the good
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