Spoor & Fisher
Supreme Court interdicts Pepkor from copying Adidas’ famous three stripe mark
13th March 2013 The Supreme Court of Appeal recently handed down a judgment in terms of which Pepkor was interdicted from infringing the well-known adidas THREE... →
Same same, but different
6th March 2013 An appeal by the Foschini Group (“Foschini”) – the proprietor in South Africa of the trade mark DUE SOUTH (word mark) in various classes – to... →
Justice may be delayed but not denied – even if it means 'Awakening the Lion'
20th February 2013 The struggle of right against might forms the central pillar of the Lion King story but while this may be familiar to millions of children (and... →
What Engineers need to know about Copyright
19th December 2012 Copyright is not just for artists. While it can apply to products of craftsmanship or the performing arts, it can also apply to works created in an... →
The Counterfeit Goods Act
18th December 2012 The Counterfeit Goods Act (CGA) has been in force in South Africa since 1 January 1998 and despite some teething problems has proved to be a most... →
Grey Goods – It's a Package Deal
17th December 2012 The term "grey goods" refers to products which are manufactured by a trade mark holder in one country and imported into another country by a party... →
Can Food Recipes be Patented in South Africa?
14th December 2012 Cookery has become one of the most popular past times of the last few years. This is illustrated by the enormous popularity of TV shows such as... →
BMW and the Art of Registered Designs
13th December 2012 In a recent matter heard before the Gauteng North High Court (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG v Grandmark International) BMW AG took on a spare parts... →
