Lululemon Dupe Controversy on TikTok Raises Intellectual Property and Passing Off Concerns
In recent weeks, an interesting controversy has unfolded on the popular social media platform TikTok, involving athleisure brand Lululemon and…
The Seven Sins of Business: Unlawful Competition in the South African Context
In the intricate landscape of business practices, 'unlawful competition' is a term that encapsulates a multitude of unfair trading methods.…
PRIME Example: A novel approach to defending a trademark in a new territory
This past week in South Africa, the new hydration drink named PRIME, created by YouTube sensations Logan Paul and KSI,…
South Africa’s Patent Office issues Practice Note
South Africa’s Patent Office recently introduced Practice Note 21 of 2023. The Practice Note – now effective – requires evidence,…
A Macabre Masterpiece: The Unsettling Intersection of Art and Artificial Intelligence
“Pennywise on a Bike” is a drawing that appears quite ordinary, perhaps even slightly morbid, bearing all the hallmarks of…
Shutter Shock: Lawyer Found Liable for Copyright Infringement in Landmark Photography Case
The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) in the United States has made its first final decision, awarding $1,000 in damages to…
Monster Energy’s beastly trademark protection woes serve as a lesson for brand owners
Monster Energy, the famed energy drink company partially owned by Coca-Cola, has developed a reputation for aggressively protecting its trademarks,…
Silicon Showdown: Chip Industry Tensions and the Battle for Intellectual Property
Silicon chips, the foundation of modern technology, face escalating tensions over intellectual property and trade restrictions. These micro marvels power…
Staying Classy. The complexities of blockchain and trademark protection.
Given the novelty of these new types of technology - and ‘wolves’ lurking around every corner just waiting to pounce…
