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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.
Libya's 2025 Trademark Suspension: All Brand Owners Need To Know
Libya has halted new trademark filings until April 2025. Learn more about key changes and compliance steps here.
Aisha Playton
Apr 13 min read
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.
Aisha Playton
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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.
Aisha Playton
Jul 2, 20242 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
Jun 26, 20242 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
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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
Aisha Playton
Mar 24, 20245 min read
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.
Aisha Playton
Feb 11, 20241 min read
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.
Aisha Playton
Nov 7, 20235 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
Aisha Playton
Oct 30, 20234 min read
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