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Client feedback has shown that articles dealing with celebrities and major brands are relatable, and interesting and bring some life to the field of Intellectual Property...
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On 1 February 2024, the Ministry of Economy and Trade launched the electronic advertising system for trade marks, marking a significant step in digitalising the registration and advertising processes.
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Leon Trotsky is supposed to have said "you may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.". This may or may not be true in war, but it is certainly true in law.
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On 1 March 2024, OAPI's Director General, Mr Denis Bohoussou, met with the new deputy project manager of the Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation in Africa (AfrIPI), Mr Carlos Satorre...
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In January 2024, the Zambia Trade Mark Registry issued a notice regarding the update of the NICE classification system from the 11th edition to the 12th edition.
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After almost a year of disruption due to civil unrest, the Sudan Trade marks Office resumed operations on 11 February 2024. The office has also temporarily...
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Following a stakeholder engagement meeting with the USRB and the Ugandan Government Printer (responsible for publishing trade mark applications under the new Trade Mark Regulations)...
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n accordance with Article 11 of the Executive Regulations for Trademarks, the Libyan Trade Marks Office has released official decision No. (335) of 2024 regarding trade mark cancellations.
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Thursday, 1 February 2024, saw the Ministry of Economy and Trade introducing its electronic advertising system for trade marks. Senior officials from the Ministry...
ENS
Brands play a significant role in many industries. In the world of casual footwear, whether sneakers, trainers or tackies, it all depends on where you're from, brands are hugely important with many of the biggest ...
Adams & Adams
We're fond of the "tool kit" approach to Intellectual Property. This is where we encourage our clients to view IP not through the lens of a set of rights to be obtained...
Swart Attorneys
A pyrrhic victory is much less a victory, and much more a consolation with dire repercussions.
From Liberty City To Mod City: How Modding Is Challenging The Nexus Between IP Rights And Creativity
Barnard Inc.
Modding – the practice of modifying video games to create unique experiences – has become a thriving mainstay within the gaming community.
Barnard Inc.
Protecting intellectual property (IP) is crucial in today's competitive business environment, where intangible assets play a significant role in determining value and growth.
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The online platform at the Egyptian Patent Office which malfunctioned and had been offline since Saturday, 3 February 2024, has been restored.
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On 13 December 2023, a pivotal stakeholder validation meeting at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau discussed the outcomes of consultations, principles, and the draft Bill...
ENS
On 14 December 2023, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") handed down its judgment in the case of Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. v Takis Biltong, a trade mark judgment that has people talking...
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A three-day workshop held in Douala, Cameroon, from 18-20 December 2023, facilitated by OAPI and the Intellectual Property Rights for Africa (AfrIPI) project...
Worldwide
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In the early 1980s, Yannick Noah was one of the best male tennis players in the world. The cool, charismatic Frenchman won one Grand Slam, the 1983 French Open, and he captained both...
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