Cell C's trade mark applications for its new logo have been refused, although these aren't final refusals and further steps are possible.

A discussion on the recent developments relating to Louboutin suing YSL for trade mark infringement.

An issue that comes up often in the life of an IP attorney is this: who owns the rights to materials created by an advertising or design agency for a client?

The Gauteng High Court recently heard a case that’ll have serious implications for the vehicle and insurance industries.

A discussion on t he decision of the KZN High Court in the case of Distell v KZN Wines & Spirits.

A discussion on how do ads aimed at dissuading people from buying illegal cigarettes promote cigarettes.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have applied to register their daughter’s name as a trade mark for baby products within a month of the child’s birth.

ABSA Group Limited, one of Africa's largest financial service providers, has recently undergone a re-brand.

Last week the European Court ruled that the word PAKI can’t be registered as a trade mark.

A discussion relating to the case of Louis Vuitton v Google.

A dispute concerning the intellectual property rights underlying The Braai Jack has sparked recent controversy.

There's an increasing body of law dealing with the issue of Adwords.

A discussion on the economic justification for IP rights.

Microsoft is trying to cancel Apple's European trade mark registrations for APP STORE

Carling CupOn Saturday 30 July Kaizer Chiefs played Orlando Pirates for the Carling Black Label Cup.

A discussion relating to a case where Pepkor was accused of infringing Adidas's three-stripe trade mark registrations by selling four-stripe trainers.

The news that what’s arguably the world’s best known company, Apple, is unable to continue selling what’s arguably the world’s hottest product, IPad, under that name in China will give IP lawyers the heebie-jeebies.

The great and the good of IP law gathered in Stellenbosch last week to celebrate the creation of a Chair of IP Law at Stellenbosch University.

BMW had sued Grandmark, a company that is a major supplier of replacement parts, in other words vehicle parts that aren't manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers themselves but rather by independent companies, and that often cost a fraction of the price of the originals.

Companies often take what are basically trade mark issues to the ASA because it’s quick and cheap.