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.

The Difference Between Fair Use VS Fair Dealing: Unpacking South Africa's Shift Under The Copyright Amendment Bill

Aisha Playton

Sep 14
4 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

The Difference Between Fair Use VS Fair Dealing: Unpacking South Africa's Shift Under The Copyright Amendment Bill

Have you been wondering what makes fair dealing unique from the US principle of fair use in copyright law? Click here to learn more.

De Beer Attorneys Receives "Emerging South African IP Firm of the Year" Honours

Aisha Playton

Aug 12
2 min

CURRENT NEWS

De Beer Attorneys Receives "Emerging South African IP Firm of the Year" Honours

De Beer Attorneys wins another award! Click here to find out more.

TM Prosecution Series: Trademark Registration in Egypt

Aisha Playton

Jul 18
8 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

TM Prosecution Series: Trademark Registration in Egypt

Navigate trademark prosecution in Egypt with De Beer Attorneys. In our guide, we share expert tips for securing TM rights in the region.

OAPI Goes Digital: Celebrating the Adoption of Virtual Trademark Filing & Maintenance Protocols

Aisha Playton

Jul 2
2 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

OAPI Goes Digital: Celebrating the Adoption of Virtual Trademark Filing & Maintenance Protocols

Have you heard? OAPI is going digital! Click here to learn more about the digitisation of trademark prosecution across this IP system.

All Roads Lead to Africa: Unpacking the ARIPO & CNIPA Patent Prosecution Highway Collaboration

Aisha Playton

Jun 26
2 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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.

TM Prosecution Series: Trademark Registration in Namibia

Aisha Playton

Jun 5
5 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

TM Prosecution Series: Trademark Registration in Namibia

Unlock the basics of trademark prosecution in Namibia with the exclusive De Beer Attorneys African Trademark Cheatsheet Series.

TM Prosecution Series: Trademark Registration in Mauritius

Aisha Playton

May 17
4 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

TM Prosecution Series: Trademark Registration in Mauritius

In the fourth instalment of our TM Cheatsheet series we take a deep dive into trademark prosecution basics in Mauritius. Click to read more!

Check Out These 7 Pivotal & Proudly South African Inventions

Aisha Playton

Apr 26
3 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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!

TM Prosecution Series: Trademark Registration in Mozambique

Aisha Playton

Apr 24
5 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

TM Prosecution Series: Trademark Registration in Mozambique

Unveiling the third edition of our African trademark cheatsheet! Click here to explore the intricacies of TM prosecution in Mozambique.

TM Prosecution Series: Nigerian Trademark Registration

Aisha Playton

Apr 11
4 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

TM Prosecution Series: Nigerian Trademark Registration

Check out the second instalment of our African trademark cheatsheet series, where we dissect TM prosecution in the Giant of Africa, Nigeria!

Trademark Prosecution Series: South Africa

Aisha Playton

Apr 1
3 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Trademark Prosecution Series: South Africa

Transform you African brand protection strategy with De Beer Attorneys. Introducing our exclusive African TM cheatsheet series!

Foondamate: The Africa AI Startup Addressing Disparities in Education

Aisha Playton

Mar 24
5 min

CURRENT NEWS

Foondamate: The Africa AI Startup Addressing Disparities in Education

Discover Foondamate: an African AI startup revolutionizing education in the developing world! Dive into how this innovative initiative is br

Abduraouph Kamaar Recognised in 2023 Managing IP Rankings

Aisha Playton

Feb 11
1 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Abduraouph Kamaar Recognised in 2023 Managing IP Rankings

Our Managing Director, Abduraouph Kamaar, has been honoured with the prestigious Rising Star ranking in the 2023 IP Stars Awards.

Fine Art Fleecing: Unpacking the Tech-Savvy Decolonisation Efforts of Disruptive NFT Startup, LOOTY

Aisha Playton

Nov 7, 2023
5 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Fine Art Fleecing: Unpacking the Tech-Savvy Decolonisation Efforts of Disruptive NFT Startup, LOOTY

LOOTY is a groundbreaking NFT-based startup that creates NFTs of iconic seized colonial-era artworks.

Here's Our Case For An African Iteration of Agri-Tech Coalition Seed Valley

Aisha Playton

Oct 30, 2023
4 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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

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