Intellectual Property - Bredenkamp IP Attorneys

What to Do If Someone Is Using Your Intellectual Property Without Permission

by iLead et al | Jul 23, 2025 | Bredenkamp IP Blog, Intellectual Property

Discovering that someone is using your intellectual property (IP) without permission can threaten your business, your brand, or your bottom line. The good news is that strategic action can prevent greater damage and help you take control, whether it’s a copied...

Types of Intellectual Property and the Importance of Intellectual Property Management

by iLead et al | May 27, 2025 | Bredenkamp IP Blog, Intellectual Property

Every business generates ideas; however, without clear intellectual property management, those ideas risk being lost, copied, or underutilised. Intellectual property (IP) is often a company’s most valuable yet least understood asset, whether it’s a brand name, product...

Golf Day at Pretoria Country Club to Benefit the 7 Medical Battalion Group Veterans

by iLead et al | Jul 19, 2024 | Bredenkamp IP Blog, Intellectual Property

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be the unsung hero of a golf course? Imagine sponsoring the 12th hole at a golf event, much like Bredenkamp Attorneys Inc recently did for a golf day to benefit the 7 Medical Battalion Group Veterans at the Pretoria...

The ANC v MK: The Battle Over Trademark Rights

by iLead et al | Mar 18, 2024 | Bredenkamp IP Blog, Intellectual Property, Patent Registrations, Trademark Registrations

The ANC has apparently filed an application for an interdict against the new political party, MK, citing, inter alia, infringement based on the use of Device A, which resembles the ANC’s registered trademark Device B. Additionally, the matter incorporates the...

The Enigmatic Tale of Post-it Notes: A Sticky Innovation

by iLead et al | Dec 13, 2023 | Bredenkamp IP Blog, Intellectual Property, Patent Registrations, Trademark Registrations

In the realm of ingenious inventions, a few manage to captivate our lives in ways we could never anticipate. One such marvel is Patent US5194299A, the driving force behind the beloved Post-it Notes. Not only is it an invention that have changed the way we organise our...

Dumpster: Revolutionising Waste Management through Patents and Trademarks

by iLead et al | Dec 13, 2023 | Bredenkamp IP Blog, Intellectual Property, Patent Registrations, Trademark Registrations

In the world of waste management, few innovations have had as profound an impact as the dumpster. Beyond its role as a container for discards, dumpsters have a remarkable journey of invention, pivotal patents, and crucial trademarks. This article delves into the...