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Trademarks
Sound marks continue to spark the interest of brand owners—particulary in competitive sectors such as food—but successful registration relies on inherent distinctiveness, explains Joana Fialho Pinto of Inventa. 8 April 2025
Copyright
The Copyright Amendment Bill is one of the most ambitious reforms in South Africa’s recent history and cuts across the economy, creators’ rights, and trade relations, explains Miguel Bibe of Inventa 24 March 2025
Trademarks
In rejecting on morality grounds, did the EUIPO’s Grand Board miss an opportunity to modernise how it manages the evolution of language, considers Paula Vener of Inventa. 12 March 2025
Trademarks
dotBrands can require significant initial investment but with the right strategy, they can be an effective tool for your domain and branding, explains Colin Costello of GoDaddy Corporate Domains. 26 February 2025
Trademarks
There are more than 200 products with geographical indication across Africa, but more can be done to protect the continent’s rich cultural heritage, writes Isabella Becaro Pinho of Inventa. 25 February 2025
Trademarks
The continent has emerged as a key focus for high-end brands but safeguarding this valuable fashion IP in this market requires robust strategies, explains Sofia Araújo of Inventa. 31 January 2025
Future of IP
Cautionary notices offer a cost-effective and preventive measure for businesses and creators looking to safeguard their innovations, explain Inês Sequeira and Isabella Becaro Pinho of Inventa. 9 January 2025
Trademarks
A Chinese court’s different conclusions on two different cases offers some key insights for trademark owners, says Ling Zhao of the CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office 24 December 2024
Trademarks
Bringing a case to the EU’s General Court can result in a drastically different outcome, explains Diogo Antunes of Inventa. 23 December 2024
Patents
In considering where an invention was ‘completed’ the CNIPA’s invalidation raises issues for any company carrying out R&D in China, says Jennifer Che of Eagle IP. 11 December 2024
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