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A Comprehensive Guide to Copyright in South Africa
Copyright in South Africa is automatic, but keeping a clear record of the creation thereof adds legal strength. Learn how to ensure your copyright is protected.
Types of Intellectual Property and the Importance of Intellectual Property Management
Every business generates ideas; however, without clear intellectual property management, those ideas risk being lost, copied, or underutilised....
Registered Design Amendments Upheld Despite Appeals
Registered Design Amendments Upheld Despite Appeals Bredenkamp Attorneys is pleased to announce that the High Court’s judgment confirming...
Golf Day at Pretoria Country Club to Benefit the 7 Medical Battalion Group Veterans
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 Wins Pivotal Design Amendment Case in Western Cape High Court
Bredenkamp Attorneys is pleased to announce a successful judgment from the Western Cape High Court. Amidst ongoing design infringement...
Insights on the ANC v MK Trade Mark Dispute
By Karen Kitchen – Trade Mark Attorney and Independent IP Consultant at Bredenkamp IP Attorneys In the recent judgement by Chetty, J...
ANC v MK: Trademark Infringement
In today’s judgment of the High Court Kwazulu-Natal Local Division, Durban, between the AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS (ANC) and UMKHONTO WESIZWE...
Analysing the Trademark Disputes Surrounding the WARRIOR WITH SPEAR Device
According to intellectual property attorneys Brian Wimpey and Karel Bredenkamp of Bredenkamp Intellectual Property Attorneys, the WARRIOR WITH...
The ANC v MK: The Battle Over Trademark Rights
The ANC has apparently filed an application for an interdict against the new political party, MK, citing, inter alia, infringement based on the...
The Enigmatic Tale of Post-it Notes: A Sticky Innovation
In the realm of ingenious inventions, a few manage to captivate our lives in ways we could never anticipate. One such marvel is Patent...
Dumpster: Revolutionising Waste Management through Patents and Trademarks
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,...
The Inventive Tale Behind Velcro: A Trademarked Hook and Loop Marvel
In the realm of patents and trademarks, there are inventions that not only revolutionise our daily lives but also become synonymous with their...