What else? Not even George Clooney could get Nespresso out of this one
Another revolutionary case for 3D marks was handed down by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court on 7 September 2021. This case reiterated that Trade Mark law should not be confused with Patent law. And that Trade Mark law cannot protect a technical feature exclusively …
Topics: Intellectual Property Law
Taking stock Part I – The new normal
It’s as good a time as any….
Can you believe that it is November already?
Christmas decorations are going up in stores, Christmas treats are available at department store tills and orders for ready-made turkeys (complete with gravy and stuffing) are being ordered.…
Topics: Covid-19/Coronavirus | Running Your Practice
Marrying a foreigner – How to make it official
South Africa is a highly sought-after tourist destination, as well as home to many asylum seekers. Many South Africans also work abroad, giving rise to daily encounters with foreigners. These encounters often develop into great relationships, strong bonds and…
Topics: Family Law
Fallen foul of the law?
Need a competent criminal law attorney urgently?
With Legal&Tax, you will speak to an experienced criminal law attorney immediately. They will assess your legal position, answer your questions, and plan a quality strategy to mitigate the risk of your arrest…
Topics: Criminal Law
Fluxmans Attorneys Understanding a trust’s ownership rights in close corporations
Close corporations can no longer be registered in South Africa and will be phased out over time. However, until then, many people are unaware that trusts cannot actually own a member’s interest in a close corporation. This is because a trust is not a legal person and…
Attachment of trademarks registered in South Africa by a foreign entity to found jurisdiction in South Africa
Can trademarks that are registered in South Africa and owned by a foreign entity be attached to found or create jurisdiction in South Africa over the foreign entity? This question was considered by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in a judgment that was handed down…
Topics: Dispute Resolution | Intellectual Property Law
The new earnings threshold: How the increase will impact employers and employees
Most employees are blissfully unaware of the new earnings threshold upliftment and how it can positively affect them. The threshold is determined on gross annual income or anything that forms part of their benefits package. It is used as a benchmark to see if an employee…
Topics: Labour Law
Happy holidays with children after a divorce
Home for the holidays
Holidays are often associated with spending special time with family. However, one of the main challenges after a divorce is how your children’s holiday time will be split between you and your ex-spouse.
You might even find that you have…
Topics: Dispute Resolution | Family Law
Registered trade marks & pledged assets
The answer to your pledging woes
One of the biggest downfalls of pledging movable assets to secure loan funding is that the debtor must give up possession of the pledged assets. This can be inconvenient, impractical and often defeats the purpose of owning the movable…
Topics: Intellectual Property Law
Justice inspired: Rethinking our engagement
As part of their ongoing strategic partnership, LexisNexis South Africa and Africa Legal launched the Justice Inspired initiative that seeks to shine a spotlight on those members of Africa’s legal community whose actions are genuinely impacting and enhancing …
