by Michelle Taberer | Nov 21, 2023 | Article
In recent debates, some have raised the concern that intellectual property (IP) is an expensive and irrelevant concept, particularly in countries like South Africa. While it’s true that the cost of IP protection can raise questions, dismissing its relevance...
by Michelle Taberer | Aug 30, 2023 | Article
Are you confused by the various types of intellectual property? “Can I file a trademark for my business name, or only for my product’s logo?” “Does the content of my website form part of my IP, and what form of IP is it?” “I have...
by Michelle Taberer | Jun 6, 2023 | Article
If you have a name, logo, slogan or design which you use in relation to the goods or services of your business, you might want to protect it from being used by others. One way to do that is to register a trademark. A trademark is a mark which is used to distinguish...
by Michelle Taberer | Mar 22, 2023 | Article
Before we get started, it’s important to understand what a patent is. Essentially, a patent is a legal right, granting the inventor the exclusive right to make, use, and sell their invention for a certain period of time, usually 20 years. This means that nobody...
by Michelle Taberer | Sep 5, 2022 | Article
Much has been spoken about POPIA – the Protection of Personal Information Act. Everywhere you go, online and physically, you are faced with forms and notices regarding POPIA. What is all the fuss about? Well, there is more POPIA stuff about simply because the Act...
