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ARTICLE · 08 AUGUST 2023

Protecting Your Intellectual Property – Important Lessons From The EOH Judgment

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

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Annelien Breed
Annelien Breed

In our continuing our series, "Mind Your Own Business", this article explores the crucial aspect of protecting your intellectual property (IP) in the workplace. Intellectual property encompasses intangible assets such as patents, trade marks, copyrights, designs and trade secrets, which are essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the market. The recent court matter involving EOH was a significant legal precedent in South African labour law – and provides helpful lessons as we examine the importance of safeguarding your IP and the consequences of failing to protect it.

Intellectual Property represents the fruits of your business' creativity, innovation, and unique processes. It includes proprietary information, innovative technologies, customer databases, branding elements, and trade secrets. Protecting this IP is crucial to retaining a competitive advantage and securing your business' sustainability.

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