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Trade mark law in South Africa is very similar to trade mark law in the UK. That makes a recent UK trade mark decision regarding Claridge's of interest to us.

In May 2020, Football Club Mamelodi Sundowns and coach Pitso Mosimane inked a fresh four-year deal negotiated through Mosimane's agency, Moira Tlhagale Sports Marketing ("TSM").

The chances are that it was created for you by an outsider, quite possibly by a design or branding agency.

It's not easy keeping track of Elon Musk – the one week he's the richest man on the planet, the next week he's a mere second.

African textiles like Ankara, Kente, and Shweshwe carry profound cultural meanings that extend far beyond aesthetic appeal, yet intellectual property law struggles to protect these traditional expressions when fashion brands...

In 2000, Jennifer Lopez debuted the much-publicised and spoken about Versace jungle pattern dress at the Grammy Awards.

Holders of registered trademarks in Kenya are likely to be interested in a Kenyan High Court decision that was issued earlier this year which should assist in dealing

Trade marks can take many forms, including words, logos, devices, product shapes, scents, tastes, and sounds. In this article, we'll be specifically focusing on sound marks.

In this article, we look at two recent trade mark opposition decisions. These remind us of the many issues that need to be considered when comparing trade marks.

When Mirra Andreeva wore a jacket emblazoned with "I want to thank myself" after winning the French Open, the phrase sparked more than social media buzz—it raised critical questions about when memorable words cross the line from cultural moment to protectable brand. This analysis explores the legal boundaries between quotable expression and trademark protection, examining how context, commercial use, and consumer perception determine whether a phrase deserves intellectual property protection.

These stories, such as the ones below, often make the points far better than we ever could.

South Africa is in a fortunate position in developing our trade mark case law as we can adopt developments in Europe which suit us and discard those which don’t.

The KZN High Court handed down a really interesting judgment in May 2013 in the case of Distell v KZN Wines & Spirits.

The Intellectual Property (IP) evolution in Uganda started in 1913 when a first patent was registered. The patent was registered under Britain's Patents

We've previously touched on the case of Lucky Star Ltd v Lucky Brands (Pty) Ltd. This litigation recently came to an end when the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") upheld the first court's finding.

Of these member states, only four countries meet the key criteria that are mentioned above, namely Kenya, Mozambique, Morocco and Tunisia.