What are trade secrets and how do we protect them?
A Trade secret is information that is useful in the industry and that is kept confidential. It is information that imparts value to its holder...
Darren Olivier
Darren Olivier is an experienced intellectual property advisor with over 20 years experience gained in local and international law firms.
Traditional knowledge as a trade secret
In June 2016, The Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore Act, 2016[1] (“the Act”) came into force in Zambia. The Act’s...
Bidding On Trade Marks As A Google AdWord
On 27 May 2016 the Supreme Court of Appeal handed down a landmark judgment dealing with the lawfulness of bidding on a competitor’s trade mark...
