The uber-zoom: The case against trade mark genericide
Let’s say “ZOOM” becomes a synonym for conducting online video meetings, regardless of the app used – or worse, it becomes a verb. In this...
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Admission of guilt – Permanent criminal record or not?
Years after a roadside instant grass seller paid a R500 admission of guilt fine, he was refused a police clearance certificate because of his continuing criminal record. This lost Lloyd Madhinha his chance to become an Uber driver but he then took action, asking the…
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Uber drivers – Employees or independent contractors?
Since Uber’s introduction to the world, there has been a heated debate over whether Uber Drivers (“Drivers”) constitute employees or independent contractors, not only in...
How can I copyright my idea?
One of the most frequent queries intellectual property attorneys receive is from clients who want to “copyright their idea”. However, you can’t “copyright an idea”. Copyright protection only extends to the material expression of your idea and not the idea, concept,…
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The Gig Economy – A silent revolution that is set to change the face of employment law
The gig economy has taken over the world, with most people not fully realising its impact. Put simply, the gig economy is a labour market...
The Uber price-fixing ride: What are the anti-trust co-ordinates?
During December 2015, Spencer Meyer instituted a class action lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc’s CEO, Travis Kalanick, in the United States. The law suit is...
Uber: Convenience vs controversy
Members of public are increasingly making use of the convenient service offered by Uber. While this is undeniably an essential service, questions arise as to...
California Uber driver ruled to be an employee
The California Labor Commission recently ruled that an Uber driver, Barbara Ann Berwick, was indeed an employee and not an independent contractor. This ruling was...
