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26 Jun 2013, 12:41 am
(This Leo asks, “What ever happened to using CCTVcameras? [read post]
9 Dec 2013, 3:55 am
South Africa has been heavily leaning toward instituting an examination system within the next few years (and this Leo strongly supports such a move). [read post]
24 Jun 2013, 12:48 pm
This Leo spoke about fairness as regulated by consumer protection legislation. [read post]
9 Dec 2015, 7:43 pm
” Little Leo has to admit, she’s not really sure what it means to opt out of this. [read post]
6 Sep 2013, 12:48 am
Roasted corn and pearsSource here This Leo returned from a corn-and-pear eating vacation to receive news that a hotel operating in Lagos State, Nigeria (Lagos Airport Hotel Limited) is claiming to have the exclusive right to be referred to as an “Airport Hotel” and by a Writ of Summons in Suit No. [read post]
8 Jul 2012, 9:30 pm
Following last week’s post “10 reasons to adopt the European Approach” to trade mark infringement proceedings, Afro Leo promised to provide a checklist.This is Part 1 - the Principles.The most common of the infringement provisions based on an earlier mark states as follows (Section 34: SA Trade Marks Act 1993): The rights acquired by registration of a trade mark shall be infringed by the unauthorized use of a mark which is identical or similar to the trade mark… [read post]
18 Nov 2013, 5:43 am
This would be a welcome move and it is hoped that logistical details will be announced well in advance to enable interested parties to attend and to participate.After months of silence on the topic, both within South Africa and beyond, this Leo's ears perked up at the mention of PAIPO in the media statement. [read post]
9 Dec 2014, 4:26 am
This Leo was unable to find any further information on the progress of this process. [read post]
12 Sep 2012, 12:21 am
For example, I am sure that many of the South African trade mark firms on Afro Leo have at least once encountered a threatened opposition by Swiss industry association Chocosuisse against an application for a mark containing the word “Swiss” in class 30 covering chocolate.But in South Africa, the question always seems to be who is responsible for watching over South African indigenous names internationally. [read post]
12 Sep 2012, 12:21 am
For example, I am sure that many of the South African trade mark firms on Afro Leo have at least once encountered a threatened opposition by Swiss industry association Chocosuisse against an application for a mark containing the word “Swiss” in class 30 covering chocolate.But in South Africa, the question always seems to be who is responsible for watching over South African indigenous names internationally. [read post]
28 Aug 2012, 4:27 am
Afro Leo read "use" to mean "reproduce" which would be an infringement.As a result, the injunction, costs and delivery-up were granted by the Court. [read post]
25 Jun 2012, 9:18 am
" [ed - agreed. to take it to the absurd - if a well known local sports star is transferred to Europe, does he need excon approval - after all he/she possesses unregistered image rights, could be brand or have valuable know-how ... and what if a humble lawyer decided to do the same]Afro Leo is more interested though in whether a protectionist regime so clearly advocated by RSAincentivise innovation & tech transfer in the country ie job creation and… [read post]
20 Aug 2015, 2:29 am
In most cases, I would think that street art would qualify. 2. the law is not particularly discerningThe art work does not need to be particularly artistic, creative or even appealing.3. the law is not xenophobicTypically only works which are created by persons who are citizens of, domiciled or resident in South Africa or first published in South Africa will qualify for protection but for artistic works incorporated in a building (which would, in my opinion, include street art)… [read post]
2 Dec 2017, 4:46 am
Recently Afro Leo caught up with Prof Sadulla Karjiker and Dr Madelein Kleyn to discuss the Anton Mostert Chair of Intellectual Property Law’s Commentary on South Africa’s Draft Intellectual Property Policy Phase 1 2017 (the Draft) from the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI). [read post]
23 Aug 2013, 6:55 am
This Leo has chillingly discovered that Buenos Aires is farther south than Cape Town, and the weather (4°today!) [read post]
12 Dec 2013, 6:57 am
This Leo wonders, is the A2M movement conducting pro-active invalidity searches of the prior art? [read post]
3 Apr 2012, 8:57 pm
Afro Leo agrees with this judgement:The reality is that more and more people do check and question their diagnosis and prescription on the Internet for instance - in fact, a common complaint from doctors. [read post]
14 Nov 2014, 7:12 am
This Little Leo didn’t find other schools offering exactly this degree on her brief glance/click-through, so interested cubs should check into individual schools if for more information on a particular institution. [read post]
7 Oct 2014, 7:05 am
This little Leo is interested to see how this merger might play out on the international stage. [read post]
14 Sep 2015, 9:16 am
"More about that here.Afro Leo commends Anas for his work which, unfortunately, will not provide much comfort for investors in Africa, especially those that put their IP at risk through distribution, licensing, JV and other collaborations. [read post]
