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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.

All You Need to Know About Counterfeits: Legal Edition

Aisha Playton

Sep 24
4 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

All You Need to Know About Counterfeits: Legal Edition

Curious about counterfeits? This article explains what counterfeit goods are, their impact on IP rights, and how to protect your brand.

Top 6 Reasons You Need an IP Lawyer to Protect Your Intellectual Property | Expert Legal Guidance

Aisha Playton

Sep 24
4 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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.

Here are Six Reasons Why You Should Hire a Patent Lawyer

Aisha Playton

Sep 24
4 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Here are Six Reasons Why You Should Hire a Patent Lawyer

Thinking about protecting your invention? Here are six great reasons to hire a patent lawyer today.

What is Intellectual Property Law (IP)? A Guide to Protecting Your Creations in Africa

Aisha Playton

Sep 6
3 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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...

Patent Power @ The Games: Key Innovations at the Paris Olympics

Aisha Playton

Jul 26
3 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Patent Power @ The Games: Key Innovations at the Paris Olympics

Check out this article to learn how innovations and patents at the 2024 Paris Olympics are reshaping sports and IP law.

IPACSA: An Expert-Driven Take on Alternative Dispute Resolution in South African IP

Aisha Playton

Jul 22
3 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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.

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.

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!

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

Patents Guide: We Wrote The Book On South African Patent Law (Literally!)

Claire Gibson-Pienaar

Jun 8, 2023
1 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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

South Africa to Liberalise Exchange Control for Intellectual Property

Ross Lefoka

Jun 8, 2023
2 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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.

AFRICAN IP UPDATE: ARIPO AMENDS HARARE PROTOCOL ON PATENTS, INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS & UTILITY MODELS

Ross Lefoka

Jun 8, 2023
2 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

AFRICAN IP UPDATE: ARIPO AMENDS HARARE PROTOCOL ON PATENTS, INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS & UTILITY MODELS

Click here to learn more about recent updates in the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization protocol.

ALL EYES ON INFRINGEMENT: SOUNDING THE ALARM ON PATENT INFRINGEMENT DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

Ross Lefoka

Jun 6, 2023
4 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

ALL EYES ON INFRINGEMENT: SOUNDING THE ALARM ON PATENT INFRINGEMENT DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

What effect will this 'pandemic pause' have on enforcing your patent rights? Click the link to learn more.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TREND REPORT: APRIL 2020

Aisha Playton

Jun 6, 2023
3 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TREND REPORT: APRIL 2020

Here are the most fascinating trends in Intellectual Property for April 2020.

African IP Update: Mauritius Puts Forward its Latest Draft of the Industrial Property Bill

Ross Lefoka

Jun 6, 2023
1 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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.

Copy Cat Competitors & How To Handle Them: Unpacking The Sexy Socks VS Woolworths Infringement Saga

Claire Gibson-Pienaar

May 27, 2023
3 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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.

Unpacking Google's Intriguing "Human Fly Paper" Automotive Patent

Claire Gibson-Pienaar

May 27, 2023
2 min

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Unpacking Google's Intriguing "Human Fly Paper" Automotive Patent

Read more about Google's exciting venture into automotive technology.

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