Other Briefs
The Right To A Pre-suspension Hearing
21st May 2019 In a disciplinary hearing an employee has the right to be heard before being judged. But does an employee have the right to be heard before being... →
Seven Things to Consider When Transacting in Africa
20th May 2019 Ahead of the Baker McKenzie African Transactional Summit taking place in Johannesburg in May 2019, Baker McKenzie lawyers based in Africa,... →
Foreign companies supplying electronic services to SA now face stiff tax penalties for non compliance
15th May 2019 The VAT base for electronic services in South Africa was broadened as from 1 April 2019. More specifically, foreign businesses that supply services... →
Who may apply for a patent? The applicant vs the inventor
13th May 2019 Such an innovation may cause the inventor to obtain a patent towards the protection thereof, and a granted patent is a highly lucrative commercial... →
Patent pending: What does it even mean?
13th May 2019 Picture a scenario where you come across a product which is currently trending and children everywhere either have or want one, however, it is only... →
How does an intellectual property due diligence assist in mitigating risk during licensing negotiations?
13th May 2019 The value of intellectual property assets in companies is often overlooked or underestimated when it comes to licensing, mergers and acquisitions.... →
The complex issue of privacy when on the internet
13th May 2019 The Oxford Dictionary defines doxing as “Searching for and publishing private or identifying information about a particular individual on the... →
Why should I trust my patent attorney?
13th May 2019 You have an invention that may be patentable. You know by now that secrecy and confidentiality is key to retaining patentability of your invention.... →
