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22 May 2013
                       
 
 
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17 Apr 2013
 
 
The introduction of new gTLDs and the Trade Mark Clearing House
WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
The release and registration process of approximately 1900 new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) is scheduled to start this year. This will include, among others, .wine, .doctor, .adult, .attorney,...
 
 
18 Jul 2012
 
The importance of adequate trade mark protection: the iPad case
WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
Apple Inc.'s offer of US $60,000,000 on 25 June 2012 settling its dispute over the iPad trade mark in Mainland China demonstrates that even the most powerful entities cannot escape the wrath of the...
 
 
03 May 2012
 
China and your Intellectual Property
WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
China is now the second largest economy after the USA, currently the world’s largest exporter and the largest market for passenger vehicles. China’s 1.3 billion consumers present a market...
 
 
07 Mar 2012
 
 
 
Keyword advertising and trademark infringement
WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
Werksmans Attorneys director Donvay Wegierski considers the importance of balancing the need to protect a reputable trade mark and fair competition.
 
 
09 Feb 2012
 
Frankies vs Woolworths - the importance of protecting your Intellectual Property
WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
Frankies vs Woolworths, “the David and Goliath battle“ has attracted much media attention and placed the spotlight on the importance of Intellectual Property (IP).
 
 
29 Jul 2011
 
 
 
Advocate General’s opinion: Interflora Inc vs Marks & Spencer
WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
Does use of a keyword that corresponds to a trade mark by advertisers on an internet search engine constitute “use” of a trade mark and if so can the trade mark owner prohibit such use?
 
 
01 Jul 2011
 
 
 
The impact of recent regulatory changes on corporate names
WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
Werksmans Attorneys Director Donvay Wegierski argues that recent changes introduced by the Consumer Protection Act and the new Companies Act could affect entrepreneurs, small businesses and large...
 
 
18 Feb 2011
 
Trade mark protection is essential for SA companies trading in China
WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS
China is one of dominant emerging markets in the world today. As South African trade with China grows, so does the risk that South African brands sold in that country could be appropriated by...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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