It’s been well reported that the singer Rihanna has sued the UK retail chain Topshop for US$5 million in damages for the unauthorised use of her image on a t-shirt.

Tennis fans flock to courtsides and televisions to watch Swiss tennis sensation Roger Federer and instantly recognize the iconic RF Logo that has become synonymous with the man.

Licensing is a crucial aspect in the commercialisation of intellectual property. However, we frequently come across agreements, from both big and small firms...

While we may not be in the business of making cartoons or video games, this latest development overlaps beautifully with Intellectual Property law.

Fans of reality TV shows will be familiar with shows like "Cake Boss", which pit the worlds best confectioners against each other to produce the most extravagantly and intricately

People often ask how they can obtain copyright. The answer is simple – they need do nothing, it comes into existence by itself.

The National Intellectual Property Policy, launched in Malawi in May 2019, is part of the Malawian government's Growth and Development Strategy III

It is often said that there is nothing new under the sun, and that re-inventing the wheel is often a futile effort. Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, for example:

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced that they are stepping down as "senior royals". This revelation means that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be financially independent ...

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 for consumer goods and services.

On 4 April 2019 Cape Verde took a monumental step in ensuring copyright protection for its authors by acceding to WIPO's three main copyright treaties...

Malawi launched the National Intellectual Property Policy in May 2019. The Policy forms part of the government's Growth and Development Strategy III, which has identified ...

A delegation from ARIPO, led by the Director General, Mr. Bemanya Twebaze, visited the OAPI headquarters in Yahounde from 16 to 18 May 2022. The Director General of OAPI,...

Brenda Fassie. Fifi Cooper. One being a legend whose works has lived on long after she has and the other, a rising star in the hip hop music industry.

"There are only so many notes and very few chords used in pop music – coincidence is bound to happen if 60 000 songs are being released every day…that's 22 million songs a year and there are only 12 notes that are available".

In South Africa counterfeiting is perceived to be a victimless crime, one that is viewed as an open opportunity for the public to get a hold of a brand, be it adidas, PUMA, D&G or any other name brand or product at a cheap price.

By exploring the possibilities of ideas crowdsourcing, businesses open themselves up to a wide range of fresh talent and concepts in their efforts to stimulate innovation.

Music is one of the most powerful forms of artistic expression, but it's also one of the most vulnerable to infringement.

The authorities seem to have gone on the offensive on the issue of counterfeits.

A discussion on whether computer language is conferred protection under copyright law.