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IP,
Decoded
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.
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
Claire Gibson-Pienaar
Jun 8, 20231 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 8, 20232 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.
Ross Lefoka
Jun 6, 20234 min read
Intellectual Property Trend Report: April 2020
Here are the most fascinating trends in Intellectual Property for April 2020.
Aisha Playton
Jun 6, 20233 min read
COVID-19 Trademark Craze: How To Incorporate a Virus Into Your Branding
With the onset of the pandemic, many shrewd entrepreneurs have jumped at the opportunity to incorporate the term "COVID" into their branding
Ross Lefoka
Jun 6, 20232 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.
Ross Lefoka
Jun 6, 20231 min read
.africa Domain Name Extension has Officially Launched
The future is African! We discuss how you can get your hands on a .africa domain name.
Ross Lefoka
Jun 6, 20231 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, 20233 min read
Unpacking Google's Intriguing "Human Fly Paper" Automotive Patent
Read more about Google's exciting venture into automotive technology.
Claire Gibson-Pienaar
May 27, 20232 min read
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