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IAM Home News & Analysis Transplanting India’s SEP interim payment order to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg 11 min read | 21 May 2026 | Chris Vale Waldo Steyn Kin Wah Chow Chris Vale Waldo Steyn Kin Wah Chow Shutterstock/vectorfusionart The Intex
11 min read | | Shutterstock/vectorfusionart The Intex line of cases is not an Indian curiosity, but a worked example of what a common law court can do with the tools it already has Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the IAM experts. Subscribe now Already have access?
Why SEP Holders Should Litigate In Africa
Rouse are most popular: within Finance and Banking, Privacy and Consumer Protection topic(s) in Africa SEP holders should give serious consideration to African jurisdictions as part of their global enforcement strategy. Standard Essential Patent (SEP) holders should give serious consideration to African jurisdictions as part of their global enforcement strategy.
Does B Corp Status Mean That Co. Care for More Than Just Profit?
Weeks after the collapse of his restaurant group in 2019 and the loss of 1,000 jobs, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver announced that he was creating an “ethical” B Corporation – or “B Corp” – a sort of company certification designed to show that its holder gives equal weight to people, planet, and profit.
Trademark Case Over Replacement Audi Parts is Worth Watching
An opinion from an Advocate General of the Court of Justice for the European Union (“CJEU”) in a trademark case over replacement parts is an interesting one for car-makers and companies outside of the auto market, alike.
Companies’ Sustainability Schemes are Often Ineffective
If you ever wondered what the weather might look like should global average temperatures rise 2°C degrees above pre-industrial levels – the critical warming threshold the Paris Agreement seeks to prevent us from reaching – think back to Friday November 17. That day, for the first time since records began, global surface air temperature briefly reached 2.07°C above pre-industrial levels.
Copyright Board Issues New Registration Refusal for AI Work
The U.S. Copyright Office has issued its latest determination on the protectability of artificial intelligence (“AI”)-generated artworks.
Webinar | IP in the era of metaverses, AI and NFTs
SUBSCRIBE | UNSUBSCRIBE Learn how metaverses, generative AI, and NFTs are changing IP in the metaverse era. Join our thought-provoking discussion on how businesses can use IP to succeed in this new tecnológica age.
A Wake-Up Call for Supply Chain Sustainability
Lego, the world’s largest toy manufacturer, has built a reputation not only for the durability of its bricks, designed to last for decades, but also for its substantial investment in sustainability. The company has pledged $1.4 billion to reduce carbon emissions in its supply chain by 2025, despite netting annual profits of just over $2 billion in 2022.
What Does a Hotel-Centric ADA Case Mean for Retailers?
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in a case that centers on the alleged lack of accessibility information on hotel websites, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The case – which was filed by disability activist Deborah Laufer in a federal court in Maine in 2020 – is being touted as capable of having a far-reaching impact on civil rights law.
Trademark Dilution: How “Famous” Is Famous Enough?
The rate at which trademark dilution claims have been waged over the past decade is down, but the issue of “famous” trademarks being co-opted by others is, nonetheless, starting to come up in the context of artificial intelligence (“AI”).
Shein’s RICO Lawsuit: A Look at the Role of Responsible AI
This summer, three independent designers filed a lawsuit against Shein in a federal court in California, alleging that the China-founded, Singapore-based ultra-fast fashion company sold exact copies of their works, thereby, infringing their copyrights and violating the U.S. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act.
Are They Boosting Sustainability?
An increasing number of companies are paying bonuses to executives in the pursuit of sustainability. Driven by an ever-growing focus on global issues, more than three-quarters of large, publicly traded companies in Europe and North America now use environmental, social and corporate governance (“ESG”) metrics when determining executive bonuses.
AI, Deepfakes And IP: Seeing Is Not Believing
It's practically impossible to escape artificial intelligence ("AI") these days, and the appreciation of the overlap between AI, intellectual property (IP) and personality rights (image rights) is growing. Photo credit: Unsplash It hasn't taken long for the expression "deepfakes" to become established. Ian Sample writing for The Guardian describes "deepfakes" as the "The 21st century's answer to Photoshopping".
Shein's RICO Lawsuit And The Role Of Responsible AI In Preventing Future Legal Controversies
In July 2023, three independent designers filed a lawsuit in California against Shein, the popular online fashion retailer. They allege that Shein sold exact copies of their work which infringes their copyright, and which violates the United States Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations ("RICO") Act.
Shein's RICO lawsuit and the role of responsible AI in preventing future legal controversies
In July 2023, three independent designers filed a lawsuit in California against Shein, the popular online fashion retailer. They allege that Shein sold exact copies of their work which infringes their copyright, and which violates the United States Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act.
Copyright In The USA And South Africa
In South Africa, the copyright impasse goes on, with the oft-discussed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1978 still being debated. Amongst the issues is the one of whether South Africa should protect fair dealing, a concept we are familiar with in South Africa, or fair use, which is what they have in the USA. But elsewhere life goes on. There's been a big copyright judgment in the USA. And there have been some copyright developments in South Africa, even if they aren't exactly inspiring.
Kanye West, and the dangers of sharing IP
Ye or Kanye West as most of us know him, is of course a mega-successful rapper, songwriter, record producer and fashion designer. He’s possibly one of the most famous people on the planet. He was married to the equally famous Kim Kardashian until not very long ago and, like Elon and Boris, he’s one of those rare people who can be instantly identified by their first name. Image source: Wikimedia commons You no doubt think Kanye’s mega wealthy. But Kanye’s no longer a billionaire.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - Strategy - South Africa
South Africa: ENSafrica Virtual Tour | Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens 25 November 2021 ENSafrica Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Copyright Compendium - Intellectual Property - South Africa
South Africa: Copyright Compendium 13 April 2021 ENSafrica Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. There's been a lot of copyright in the news of late. Here are a few of the more interesting stories. A failure to deal with copyright concerns can have serious economic implications Copyright in South Africa appears to be in stasis.
Trade Secrets: In The News Again
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To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On 1 April 2020, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA") granted an appeal against an order of Acting Justice Kose in the Cape Town High Court in favour of The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) (Bergh and Others v The Agricultural Research Council (Case no 93/2019) [2020] ZASCA 30).
Copyright And Trade Deals
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Fight as a soldier, not a guerrilla - Unlawful competition and IP
Provided by ENSafrica By Waldo Steyn Topics Competition & Antitrust Law | Dispute Resolution | Intellectual Property Law 20 Feb 2019 What exactly is unlawful competition?
Fight as a soldier, not a guerrilla | Lexology
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February 20 2019 What exactly is unlawful competition? Unlawful competition is often lumped together with IP, and indeed there are obvious links: the common law action of passing off (closely related to trade marks) is a species of unlawful competition; and unlawful competition cases often involve technology, trade secrets and the misuse of confidential information, thus potentially bringing them within the scope of patent law and copyright law.
Interesting copyright cases: Guitar hooks, goat-head statues and cheese
24 Dec 2018 It’s been a busy period for copyright, so let’s look at some of the more interesting stories. Some of these stories will have people in South Africa shaking their heads. Music: ushering in a new era in damages A Philadelphia court has awarded a songwriter by the name of Daniel Marino the sort of damages that you only really get in the USA: USD44-million.
Doing IP deals: licences and sales | Lexology
With intellectual property (“IP”), the focus is often on protection (generally in the form of registration) and enforcement, which often takes the form of an infringement action. Yet, there is also always a great deal of transactional activity taking place in respect of IP assets. This activity tends to fly under the radar, but two recent deals have made the news. These deals are examples of two of the most common IP transactions: licences and sales.
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