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The importance of non-traditional trade marks in the digital age

The digital era has brought about several advancements in everyday life. One of the most notable of these is the advancement in the field of technology which has changed the way businesses communicate with consumers. These changes can also be found within the law …

Provided By KISCH IP

by Luyanda Ntuli

Colour me protected? Colour protection in trade marks and brands

The ability to protect colour has always been an intellectual property topic of conversation with colour trade marks differing from the colour of a brand. While a TM or ® symbol may appear on an image of a brand, it does not necessarily indicate that there are legal rights…

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by Chezanne Haigh

Important considerations of protection in Africa

Africa is one of the fastest growing economic regions in the world with countries with natural resources that supports industries such as mining, oil and...

by Lisa McIlwaine-Hill

Politically (In)correct? – Logo and colour trade marks

In recent times the international political arena has been fraught with alleged intellectual property violations – Eminem successfully sued the New Zealand National Party for...

by Vicky Stilwell

Don’t step on my red-soled shoes! Louboutin’s Red Sole Trademark

You can do anything, but don’t step on my red-soled shoes! Christian Louboutin, Christian Louboutin SAS v Van Haren Schoenen BV (Case C-163/16), opinion delivered by...

red sole trademark

Another failed colour trade mark application

Another day, another failed colour trade mark application. But there may be some lessons to be learned from a recent Australian decision. The quest to monopolise...

by Gaelyn Scott

Colour trade marks – Still no purple patch

Recent trade mark decisions in Europe highlight just how difficult it can be to protect colour through trade mark law. In the recent UK case of...

by Gaelyn Scott

The fashion IP debate – Protecting your clothing designs

The fashion industry is booming and highly profitable worldwide. How can fashion designers protect their trends from being replicated while reaping the benefits of their...

by De Beer Attorneys

The Swiss Army knife and multi-purpose IP

A recent court decision involving the Swiss Army knife gives an interesting insight into some of the intellectual property (IP) rights that a product can...

by Ilse du Plessis