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There's been plenty of copyright stories in the news lately, revealing some very interesting issues, one of which is just how much ignorance there still is about copyright.

Intellectual property is a key factor in what sets a business apart from its competitors. As such, the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights are essential to preserving the value of those assets.

Trademark rights can be divided into two categories, namely statutory rights and rights afforded by common law.

Artificial intelligence ("AI") is one of the most widely-discussed topics in the world right now and will continue to remain relevant in the year ahead, as new developments...

In this article, we'll be looking at Hollywood and the world of films, in particular, issues surrounding the film The Matrix Resurrections. We'll be discussing both commercial and IP issues.

At the Milan Fashion Week in June 2025, Prada presented a toe-braided sandal that closely resembled India's traditional Kolhapuri chappal, an artisanal leather sandal...

A license agreement is a type of contract in which the proprietor of intellectual property would grant to a user or licensee the right to use that intellectual property.

The South African government published the Business Licensing Bill, 2025 (the "Bill") on 26 September 2025.

In South Africa, the copyright impasse goes on, with the oft-discussed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1978 still being debated. Amongst the issues is the one of whether South Africa...

So goes the saying in the US entertainment industry. What it means is this: If you have a successful hit, you may pretty much expect to be sued by someone who will claim that you've infringed their copyright

Rachel Kolisi, wife of Rugby World Cup winning Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, recently took to social media to voice her unhappiness with the publication of an updated edition of the...

You may well have read some of the stats: the global trade in counterfeit goods comes to some US$600 billion per annum; this trade in counterfeit goods represents 5 -7% of world trade; counterfeiting has grown some 10 000% over the past two decades.

In the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce and fast fashion, intellectual property ("IP") rights have become a battleground where industry giants fight for dominance.

Design law is an often overlooked area of intellectual property law. Yet it’s very important.

Does South African law recognise the validity of ‘perpetual' software licences?

As artificial intelligence transforms content creation across industries, businesses face mounting questions about transparency, consumer trust, and legal compliance. With the EU mandating disclosure of AI-generated content and South Africa developing its own AI policy framework, companies must navigate emerging risks around intellectual property infringement, misleading representations, and brand protection in an increasingly synthetic media landscape.

If you have accessed any social media platform recently, you will have likely been met with a wave of caricatures generated by artificial intelligence ("AI") tools.