All You Need to Know About Counterfeits: Legal Edition
Curious about counterfeits? This article explains what counterfeit goods are, their impact on IP rights, and how to protect your brand.
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IP,
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Introducing IP, Decoded the De Beer Attorneys newsletter and resource centre featuring concise, informative and entertaining legal content. Check out a few of our most recent posts below and if you like what you read, subscribe to our mailing list and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with our latest releases.
Aisha Playton
Sep 244 min read
Top 6 Reasons You Need an IP Lawyer to Protect Your Intellectual Property | Expert Legal Guidance
Wondering why you need an IP lawyer? Here are 6 essential reasons why you won't regret having an intellectual property lawyer on speed dial.
Aisha Playton
Sep 244 min read
Here are Six Reasons Why You Should Hire a Patent Lawyer
Thinking about protecting your invention? Here are six great reasons to hire a patent lawyer today.
Aisha Playton
Sep 63 min read
What is Intellectual Property Law (IP)? A Guide to Protecting Your Creations in Africa
Intellectual property law is all about protecting what you create—whether it's an invention, a logo, a song, or a product design. This...
Aisha Playton
Jul 263 min read
Patent Power @ The Games: Key Innovations at the Paris Olympics
Check out this article to learn how innovations and patents at the 2024 Paris Olympics are reshaping sports and IP law.
Aisha Playton
Jul 223 min read
IPACSA: An Expert-Driven Take on Alternative Dispute Resolution in South African IP
Transforming IP litigation in South Africa, IPACSA offers expert-driven alternatives in copyright, trademark, and patent disputes.
Aisha Playton
Jun 262 min read
All Roads Lead to Africa: Unpacking the ARIPO & CNIPA Patent Prosecution Highway Collaboration
China has yet again cemented its commitment to partnering with African nations with its latest collaboration with the ARIPO IP system.
Aisha Playton
Apr 263 min read
Check Out These 7 Pivotal & Proudly South African Inventions
This World IP Day, discover seven remarkable South African inventions and their impact on the international market. Click to learn more!
Aisha Playton
Oct 30, 20234 min read
Here's Our Case For An African Iteration of Agri-Tech Coalition Seed Valley
Have you heard of Seed Valley? Check out our profile on the Netherlands-based agri-tech coalition
Claire Gibson-Pienaar
Jun 8, 20231 min read
Patents Guide: We Wrote The Book On South African Patent Law (Literally!)
We have contributed South African Chapter of the 10th edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Patents (ICLG). Access it here
Ross Lefoka
Jun 8, 20232 min read
South Africa to Liberalise Exchange Control for Intellectual Property
Do you have intellectual property rights in South Africa? Click the link to access the latest IP measure released by the Exchange Control.
Ross Lefoka
Jun 8, 20232 min read
African IP Update: ARIPO Amends Harare Protocol
Click here to learn more about recent updates in the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization protocol.
Ross Lefoka
Jun 6, 20234 min read
All Eyes on Infringement: COVID-19 & Patent Infringement
What effect will this 'pandemic pause' have on enforcing your patent rights? Click the link to learn more.
Aisha Playton
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Intellectual Property Trend Report: April 2020
Here are the most fascinating trends in Intellectual Property for April 2020.
Ross Lefoka
Jun 6, 20231 min read
African IP Update: Mauritius Puts Forward its Latest Draft of the Industrial Property Bill
The Mauritian government has released the latest iteration of its "IP" bill. Click here to read more.
Claire Gibson-Pienaar
May 27, 20233 min read
Copy Cat Competitors & How To Handle Them: Unpacking The Sexy Socks VS Woolworths Infringement Saga
Sexy Socks are embroiled in a not-so-sexy scandal with African retail magnate, Woolworths. Claire Gibson Pienaar walks us through the facts.
Claire Gibson-Pienaar
May 27, 20232 min read
Unpacking Google's Intriguing "Human Fly Paper" Automotive Patent
Read more about Google's exciting venture into automotive technology.
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