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Trademarks by their very nature serve as a badge of origin, not as deeds of title to common words and phrases.

A discussion on a rare trade mark decision from the Eastern Cape High Court recently.

The Design Indaba Expo that Capetonians flocked to over the period 2- 4 March 2012 showed that product design is alive and well in South Africa.

Lesotho's recent adoption of a National IP Policy (2025) and a Research and Innovation Policy (2021) reflects a broader strategy to build a knowledge-based economy and expand global trade, particularly in sectors like textiles, water, and agriculture. Between 2019 and 2023, Lesotho processed over 2,500 trademark applications and 1,300 patent and design filings through ARIPO, signalling growing international interest in its IP environment.

Lindt recently failed in its attempt to stop a competitor, Riegelen, from selling Easter confectionery that looks remarkably similar to Lindt’s famous chocolate bunny.

There appears to be a yawning gap between good governance and the role of intellectual property disclosure and value creation.

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.

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has promulgated, in terms of Section 15A of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 as amended ("MMA"), ...

Sierra Leone's Trade Marks Regulations, 2024 officially took effect following their publication as Statutory Instrument No. 19 of 2024, marking a major upgrade to the country's trade mark system.

The Libyan Council of Ministers has recently transferred the jurisdiction of the Trademark Office to the Commercial Registrar. While no regulatory changes have been implemented...

On 11 August 2025 the Companies and intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) announced that the application process for the re-instatement of companies and close corporations...

According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), South Africa is currently grouped under middle-income countries, amongst other African countries such as Egypt and Algeria.

As of 1 January 2026, South Africa has implemented the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification.

Spinning Plates: Navigating New Food Label Requirements In South Africa...

The Registrar General of Intellectual Property in Sudan has recently announced a change in the prosecution of trade marks in Sudan.

KISCH IP, as a specialised Intellectual Property (IP) law firm in Africa, is in touch with any changes in Africa, including changes in how IP is being dealt with...

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...

The Saponé Hat, dating back to the 13th‎‎ century, is produced by Burkino Faso's Saponé community and is integrated as part of their cultural and historical identity.‎