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For many years the Financial Surveillance Department of the South African Reserve Bank (FSD), which administers exchange controls, has taken the view that intellectual property may not be exported without their approval .

In Kyaninga Royal Cottages Ltd v Kyaninga Lodge ("the Lodge"), the Lodge filed suit to protect its use of the name "Kyaninga" and the phrase "Kyaninga elegance at its peak".

Several highly valuable species are currently being poached, raided or abused, causing major concern to wildlife industries.

In Thermos Hong Kong Limited v Doshi Ironmongers Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E013 of 2021) [2022] KECA 544 (KLR), the Kenyan Court of Appeal had to determine whether a party had a second right to appeal an appellate decision from the High Court in relation to a trade mark dispute.

In June 2017 we commented here, in respect of the WTO's decision to uphold legislation in Australia which severely restricted the advertisement of tobacco products on the ground that the legislation qualified as a legitimate public health measure.

As Albert Einstein said, "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." E-commerce has forever changed the way we shop ...

South Africa's food, alcohol and agricultural laws all contain a similar provision prohibiting the use of false and/or misleading descriptions of the relevant commodity.

In almost all industries there are certification processes to ensure that goods and services are of a high quality.

A recent US case involving the "two Kylies" shows just how important trade marks are for celebrities.

Commercial Auto Glass (Pty) Limited has been unsuccessful in its appeal against a judgment of the Transvaal Provincial Division of the High Court interdicting it from infringing the registered trade marks.

Interbrand recently published its ranking of the top 100 brands for 2011.

They live in California, they never visit, how else does one keep up with what Harry and Meghan are doing?

Regular readers will recall our recent ENSight where we reported that a draft agreement had been published which, to a degree ...

In recent years, we have witnessed explosive growth of online marketplaces and the increasing prevalence of e-commerce businesses.

Africa has seen a substantial increase in investment and growth over the past 50 years and, as a result, it is increasingly being targeted as a market for counterfeit goods.

In the crowded world of brands and brand noise, distinguishing your business can be challenging. A strong, recognisable brand, symbolised by your trademark, can help you stand out from the competition.

This matter relates to an appeal, by New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc ("New Balance"), against a decision by the Registrar of Trade Marks.