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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.
Aisha Playton
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Top 6 Reasons You Need an IP Lawyer to Protect Your Intellectual Property | Expert Legal Guidance
Wondering why you need an IP lawyer? Here are 6 essential reasons why you won't regret having an intellectual property lawyer on speed dial.
Aisha Playton
Sep 14, 20244 min read
7 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Copyright Lawyer to Protect Your Creative Work
Do you have a copyright attorney on call? Here are seven reasons why you should
Aisha Playton
Sep 14, 20243 min read
What is Fair Dealing? Dissecting the South African Copyright Law Position
Do you want to learn the rules of engagement in terms of copyright use in South Africa? Check out this explainer on fair dealing
Aisha Playton
Sep 14, 20244 min read
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.
Aisha Playton
Sep 6, 20243 min read
What is Intellectual Property Law (IP)? A Guide to Protecting Your Creations in Africa
Intellectual property law is all about protecting what you create—whether it's an invention, a logo, a song, or a product design. This...
Aisha Playton
Aug 31, 202412 min read
Dapper Dan: The King of Logomania Who Led a Trademark Law Rebellion
Have you heard of Dapper Dan? Check out this piece discussing his iconic journey traversing the worlds of fashion and intellectual property.
Aisha Playton
Jul 22, 20243 min read
IPACSA: An Expert-Driven Take on Alternative Dispute Resolution in South African IP
Transforming IP litigation in South Africa, IPACSA offers expert-driven alternatives in copyright, trademark, and patent disputes.
Aisha Playton
Nov 7, 202312 min read
Hip-Hop's Copyright Code: A Deep Dive Into How The Genre Has Forged Its Own Ethic in IP
Do you love hip-hop? Well, we've put together an in-depth report on the mega-music genre in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Aisha Playton
Nov 7, 20235 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.
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