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OPINION | The legal risks of naming a business after yourself
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article An Estée Lauder-owned Jo Malone London product on the left and a Zara fragrance created by the British perfumer Jo Malone (right). Estée Lauder has launched a trademark infringement claim, contending that the use of the words “Jo Malone” on Zara fragrance packaging and products amounts to the use of an identical or similar trademark for identical goods, creating a likelihood of confusion, write the authors.
IP in South Africa: 2023 review
Introduction Litigation developments Other matters Outlook for 2024 Introduction The year 2023 saw significant developments in South Africa's IP landscape, ranging from landmark legal cases to important legislative and regulatory changes. With 2023 coming to a close, it is essential to take stock of these key developments and provide insights into what the IP landscape in South Africa might look like in 2024.
Karoo Lamb earns trade mark protection
Written by Eben Van Wyk, Partner, Spoor & Fisher For many proud South Africans, a succulent lamb chop grilled over the open flame on a warm summer’s evening, is a symbol of national pride. If that lamb chop originates from the semi-arid landscape of the Karoo, it is bound to be exceptional, having a distinct flavour and fine-grained texture. It is for this reason that Karoo lamb has earned the prestigious status of protection as a Geographical Indication (GI) in South Africa.
Karoo Lamb earns trade mark protection
For many proud South Africans, a succulent lamb chop grilled over the open flame on a warm summer’s evening, is a symbol of national pride. If that lamb chop originates from the semi-arid landscape of the Karoo, it is bound to be exceptional, having a distinct flavour and fine-grained texture. It is for this reason that Karoo lamb has earned the prestigious status of protection as a Geographical Indication (GI) in South Africa.
Broader protection for GIs used on agricultural products
14 Oct 2019 @WTRmagazine RT @tm4smallbiz: My guest commentary for @WTRmagazine : More justification needed: proposed USPTO trademark fee increases could hinder smal… Read more 14 Oct 2019 @WTRmagazine RT @rosieburbidge: It’s been a super interesting day finding out about online brand protection with @WTRmagazine - for the full thread of l… Read more 14 Oct 2019 @WTRmagazine For the first time, the City of London Police has issued an Award for Excellence in IPR...
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