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Registered designs are one of the most practical and accessible forms of intellectual property protection available to entrepreneurs and businesses in South Africa. In a recent discussion on RSG, Marko Vermaak explained how design protection works, the different types...
Patents Encouraging Innovation in the Pharmaceutical field
Patents play a vital role in encouraging innovation across all industries, but nowhere is their impact felt more strongly than in the pharmaceutical field. Medicines and treatments that improve – and often save – lives are the result of years of costly research and...
How Trademark Registration in South Africa for a New Business Works
Launching a new venture is exciting. You have the name, logo, and a vision for growth. However, one step is often overlooked in the rush to market, and that is trademark registration in South Africa for a new business. Your brand is more than a name; it is your...
Intellectual Property Trends for 2026 in South Africa: What Businesses Should Expect
In assessing the intellectual property trends for 2026 in South Africa, one clear theme emerges: digital transformation. Technology is reshaping IP at a remarkable speed, testing the limits of traditional legal frameworks while unlocking new avenues of growth for the...More Blogs
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