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Legal
Don't cry over spilled beer IP: How Anton Piller can help keep trade secrets

Megan Dinnie 1 Jul 2024

Generative AI is having its legitimacy as an artistic tool tested in the latest recording industry court filing.
ICT
Generative AI sent to the dock in RIAA ‘BBL Drizzy’ legal action

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

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Legal
Branching into South Africa? 5 legal facets you shouldn't overlook

Ginen Moodley 24 Jun 2024

Effie South Africa hosts dialogue on AI's impact on marketing effectiveness
Marketing & Media
Effie South Africa hosts dialogue on AI's impact on marketing effectiveness

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 10 Jun 2024

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Legal
Don't be duped: Tips to protecting fashion IP against replicas

Gaby Meintjes 30 May 2024

South African business database hack raises alert for millions of companies
ICT
South African business database hack raises alert for millions of companies

12 Mar 2024

Uniqlo sues Shein for allegedly copying viral shoulder bag
Retail
Uniqlo sues Shein for allegedly copying viral shoulder bag

17 Jan 2024

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Legal
SA's battle against fake goods

Mohamed Khader 7 Nov 2023

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Marketing & Media
Dolls and dollars: why small businesses should be wary of cashing in on Barbiemania with their branding

Graeme Austin 4 Aug 2023

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ICT
Threads dethrones ChatGPT as fastest consumer app to 100 million

Lindsey Schutters 12 Jul 2023

The urgent need for responsible regulation of generative AI
ICT
The urgent need for responsible regulation of generative AI

De Wet Bisschoff, Issued by Stone 26 May 2023

Source © Play Bill The success of the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical highlights the potential - and the risk - for brands to harness the power of informal collaborations
Marketing & Media
The power and risk of the unofficial collaboration trend

Ima Peter 17 May 2023

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Legal
Ed Sheeran victorious after copyright dispute fails to get it on

Jani Cronjé and Jared de Canha 11 May 2023

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Legal
What is happening in Africa's IP landscape

Marco Vatta and Megan Dinnie 14 Apr 2023

Instinct founder relaunches iconic surf brand in South Africa
Retail
Instinct founder relaunches iconic surf brand in South Africa

11 Apr 2023

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Retail
An international battle over cheese has left European producers feeling bitter

Enrico Bonadio and Andrea Zappalaglio 24 Mar 2023

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Legal
Under the influencer: Trade mark and copyright infringement

Amani Patel 23 Mar 2023

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Legal
5,000 counterfeit remotes destroyed as MultiChoice backs fight against piracy

28 Feb 2023

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Healthcare
Africa's reliance on imported Covid-19 test kits threatens right to health

1 Feb 2023

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Legal
Deadline to register IP rights with Kenyan authorities looms

Bernadette Versfeld 8 Dec 2022

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Lifestyle
Senegal to host All Africa Music Awards

8 Nov 2022

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Retail
H&M Foundation on the lookout for sustainable fashion innovators

24 Oct 2022

A 4-point guide on what it takes to build a successful business on the African continent
Entrepreneurship
A 4-point guide on what it takes to build a successful business on the African continent

Issued by Business Partners Limited 22 Sep 2022

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Legal
Parodies in advertising: Addressing the hippo in the room

Jani Cronjé and Jared de Canha 12 Sep 2022

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Legal
IP is the name of the game

Brett Weinberg 8 Sep 2022

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Legal
Parliament passes bills for the creative sector

6 Sep 2022

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Healthcare
Moderna sues Pfizer

30 Aug 2022

Claimed pioneer of mRNA technology files patent infringement lawsuit against BioNTech
Healthcare
Claimed pioneer of mRNA technology files patent infringement lawsuit against BioNTech

20 Jul 2022

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Legal
Death and trade marks: How IP can be divided and transferred to heirs

Dina Biagio and Jan-Gerhard Oosthuysen 22 Jun 2022

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Legal
Things to consider when formulating a royalty rate

Kevin Dam 4 Apr 2022

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Marketing & Media
SA government joins Partners Against Piracy

29 Mar 2022

Public Sector Leaders (PSL) features the newly appointed Chief Justice, Honourable Raymond Zondo
Marketing & Media
Public Sector Leaders (PSL) features the newly appointed Chief Justice, Honourable Raymond Zondo

Issued by Topco Media 18 Mar 2022

Streamlining of intra-African trade gathers momentum
Legal
Streamlining of intra-African trade gathers momentum

Virusha Subban 28 Feb 2022

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Healthcare
Africa: the face of vaccine inequity

Katja Hamilton 19 Jan 2022

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Healthcare
Biovac gears up to manufacture Pfizer vaccine

6 Dec 2021

The relationship between non-fungible tokens and IP rights
Legal
The relationship between non-fungible tokens and IP rights

Brett Weinberg 3 Dec 2021

Private sector involvement is key for sustainable cities and towns
Construction & Engineering
Private sector involvement is key for sustainable cities and towns

Garyn Rapson and Leanne Mostert 11 Nov 2021

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Healthcare
Pandemic lesson: Africa must rely on itself

23 Sep 2021

Bridging the Covid-19 vaccine gap
Healthcare
Bridging the Covid-19 vaccine gap

15 Sep 2021

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Healthcare
WHO guidelines on human genome editing: why countries need to follow them

Sheetal Soni 23 Aug 2021

Why a clear IP strategy is critical to securing VC funding
Entrepreneurship
Why a clear IP strategy is critical to securing VC funding

Dina Biagio 23 Aug 2021

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Legal
Declaring a state of emergency has far-reaching effects for citizens' rights and for businesses

Masi Mtshali 13 Aug 2021

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Retail
Russia ousts Champagne in favour of shampanskoye

Nicole Hayworth 13 Aug 2021

East Africa data infrastructure ripe and ready to move to the next level
Legal
East Africa data infrastructure ripe and ready to move to the next level

John Syekei 5 Aug 2021

Africa's strategic priorities to recover better
ESG & Sustainability
Africa's strategic priorities to recover better

Cristina Duarte 3 Aug 2021

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Healthcare
Africa has few vaccines: Here's what can still be done to minimise the impact of Covid-19

Deoraj Caussy 30 Jun 2021

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