The term pro bono has come to be understood as something done as an act of charity or simply "for free" but this is to ignore the full form and meaning of the Latin tag pro bono publico – meaning "for the public good".

Is there specific legislation that governs trade secrets or know-how in South Africa? If so, is there a legal definition for this? Either way, how are trade secrets and know-how treated by the courts?

In the culmination of a widely followed case, on 1 October 2014 the Supreme Court of Appeal ordered the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to repay Mark Shuttleworth over R250 million plus interest.

A company's survival very often relies on its ability to protect its trade secrets.

Silicon chips, the foundation of modern technology, face escalating tensions over intellectual property and trade restrictions.

Writing in JD SUPRA Law NEWS, Michael Vollkov writes that one of the drawbacks of a global economy is the rise in trade secret theft.

Intellectual property holding companies (IPHCo's) are registered with the purpose of managing and holding a business or group's intellectual property assets such as patents, trade marks, designs, copyright, trade secrets and other proprietary know-how.

Trade secrets are a form of intellectual property which can be broadly described as information which is known only by a particular business and is used by that business to obtain an advantage over its competitors.

When it comes to high-stakes corporate transactions, information is power and protecting that information is critical. Whether you're negotiating a merger, exploring a joint venture, or conducting due diligence...

In our continuing our series, "Mind Your Own Business", this article explores the crucial aspect of protecting your intellectual property (IP) in the workplace.

The International Accounting Standards 38 (IAS 38) defines an intangible asset as: "an identifiable non-monetary asset without physical substance." The International Financial Reporting Standards

Westport is a small, beautiful town in Ireland which is home to around 6000 people. It would be completely unremarkable (save, perhaps, as one of the nicer places in the world to live and for its...

From 28 to 30 May 2024 a national workshop on the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS), organised by the World Trade Organisation...

Imagine buying a pair of "Nike" sneakers, only to find out they have the iconic swoosh upside down, the soles fall apart after a week, and they're spelled "Nicky" on the box.

Oasis supplies bottled, filtered and purified water and other beverages in South Africa. It has been in operation for over twenty years and is the fourth...

White Label Manufacturing presents a powerful partnership where manufacturers and brand owners play to their strengths.

Trade secrets are often the most valuable form of intellectual property in the technology sector, and the latest dispute between xAI and OpenAI shows just how high the stakes can be.

If you are currently studying or planning your studies at a university in South Africa, it is important that you understand your rights as an Intellectual Property ...

A company's intrinsic expertise, ingenuity and savoir-faire are what makes it unique, marketable, and ultimately successful. When combined, these somewhat tenuous qualities, form part of the...

Valuing intellectual property (IP) often feels like trying to answer the question, "How long is a piece of string?" The complexity and variability involved make it a challenging task...