Adams & Adams
South Africa
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Bowmans
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
ENSafrica
Webber Wentzel
Werksmans Attorneys
CMS South Africa
Fasken
Interviews
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Werksmans Attorneys
Comparative Guides
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South Africa: Environmental, Social and Governance
Contribution fromDentonsDentons
South Africa: Environment
Contribution fromLope Attorneys IncLope Attorneys Inc
South Africa: Pharmaceutical Advertising
Contribution fromNorton Rose FulbrightNorton Rose Fulbright
News & Developments
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The effectiveness of International (MADRID) Registrations in Africa
The international trade mark registration system (known as the Madrid
system) is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) based
in Geneva, Switzerland. It is considered
to be a one-stop solution for the registration and management of trade marks
worldwide. Brand owners from Madrid
member countries can file one application, in one language and pay one set
of fees to protect a trade mark in up to 114 countries (comprising 80% of world
trade – and growing). How effective is Madrid in Africa?
Adams & Adams - 28 October 2019
Press Releases
Launch of .Africa domain extension
Further to previous updates regarding the .africa domain extension, the launch dates of the various phases have been finalised as follows:
Adams & Adams - 28 October 2019
Corporate & Commercial
Not An Island. Consolidating Ip Legislation In Mauritius
Commentary
regarding Trademark aspects in the Mauritius Draft Industrial Property Bill
The Mauritius Draft Industrial
Property Bill is open for comment. We are in the process of
studying the draft, but in the meantime we are able to offer the following
initial comments pertaining to Trade Marks in the Bill. This is a Bill which
seeks to consolidate all aspects of IP into a single piece of legislation.
Adams & Adams - 28 October 2019