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Rhode blocked: Beauty pop-up gets shut down amid questions over authenticity

Nishaat Slamdien 26 Mar 2025

Stealing a song is like stealing a car – Let’s treat music rights as real property

Stealing a song is like stealing a car – Let’s treat music rights as real property

Nicholas Maweni, SAMRO 17 Mar 2025

RCL vs Berkley: Bumpy legal battle over smooth mageu packaging

RCL vs Berkley: Bumpy legal battle over smooth mageu packaging

Nishaat Slamdien 3 Mar 2025

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Upcyclers - mind your IP and Qs when repurposing branded clothing

Emily Gammon, Robyn Moriarty, and Refilwe Riba 25 Feb 2025

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#BizTrends2025: What does IP law look like in 2025 and beyond?

Alicia van der Walt, Tshireletso Tlholoe, and Marcelle Samons 28 Jan 2025

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Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless

Alexandra Sherlock 20 Jan 2025

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

#BestofBiz 2024: Legal

17 Dec 2024

Blind and visually impaired people have the right to convert protected works to accessible formats without having to obtain permission, the Constitutional Court has ruled. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Blind people can access copyrighted works, rules Concourt - again

Tania Broughton 17 Dec 2024

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Dupe or deal? Navigating counterfeit goods and scams this Black Friday

Nishaat Slamdien 26 Nov 2024

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MultiChoice and law enforcement crack down on streaming device piracy rings

5 Nov 2024

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Soap wars: Securex packaging found too similar to Protex... again

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Oct 2024

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Ramaphosa refers Bills impacting the creative industry to ConCourt

16 Oct 2024

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Unpacking the Sol de Janeiro fragrance fiasco - what is the brand's legal recourse?

Jani Cronjé and Daniella de Figueiredo 11 Oct 2024

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The vital role of trade mark attorneys in building and protecting your brand

Alicia van der Walt and Tshireletso Tlholoe 10 Oct 2024

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