Adidas, famous for its three-stripe design, has always been very protective of its trade mark, often taking vigorous legal action globally to defend it.

This year's Economics Nobel went to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for explaining how innovation drives long-run growth and for showing, with unusual clarity, that progress works through creative destruction.

When can genuine, brand name goods still be labelled "counterfeit"? The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has just answered that question in Yossi Barel v Popular Trading CC (handed down 23 June 2025) – and its guidance will matter to every South African company that imports, distributes or enforces branded products...

This past week in South Africa, the new hydration drink named PRIME, created by YouTube sensations Logan Paul and KSI, has become the latest craze.

Choosing between an ordinary trade mark and a collective trade mark comes down to how your brand will be used in the real world.

The Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) aims to foster a culture of transparency and accountability in public and private bodies. It does so by giving effect to the right of access to...

Based on the outcome of the most recent court case in the Supreme Court of Appeal, Jones v Pretorius, a strong word of warning was issued by the Court to those appointed as executors and their agents.

Facing the complexities of litigation within the South African legal system can be daunting, especially when you're caught in an unexpected legal dispute or seeking to proactively safeguard your interests.

Co-marketing is a distinctive way brands can promote themselves in the marketplace. Co-marketing occurs when brands utilise each other's service offerings or goods to attract customers and provide a benefit to consumers via the association.

The article is a summary of the recourse available to an aggrieved landlord in the case of a non-paying tenant – with specific reference to the disconnection of electricity supply to the leased premises...

A number of recent business reports have highlighted the plight of farmers being subjected to litigation, and more specifically liquidation proceedings, as a result of debts owed to South Africa's Land Bank.

Section 42 of the Income Tax Act, Act 58 of 1962 (herein the "ITA"), allows for the tax implications, normally associated with a disposal of assets...

"Pennywise on a Bike" [pictured] is a drawing that appears quite ordinary, perhaps even slightly morbid, bearing all the hallmarks of a budding artist's creation

It is entirely possible to register trademarks for shapes and containers even though such marks are inherently incapable of distinguishing the specific goods from other brands.

By 31 December 2022, qualifying Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) workers will need to have successfully transferred their permit to applicable mainstream visas to ensure that they can remain and work legally in the country.

In a recent article, Barnard's innovative approach to IP valuation was discussed. The recent discovery of the world's second-largest diamond, weighing 2,492 carats at the Karowe mine in Botswana...

Barnard's labour experts recently stepped in after a midsized landlord tried to trim expenses by releasing ten employees.

In a 2021 complaint trends report by the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI), it emerged that an increasing number of motor vehicle accident insurance claims are being rejected and disputed...

The question still surprises people: can a husband ask for maintenance from his wife? In South Africa the answer is a straightforward yes.

When a company is in liquidation, time and certainty matter. Creditors line up, assets are priced and realised, and every unresolved dispute threatens the dividend.