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South Africa provides a practical case study of a jurisdiction where only renewals are payable.

We examine the interaction of Intellectual Property (IP) procedures with local legislation and case law.

Memes are now a pervasive element of popular culture, but where (and how) do they fit into the existing IP landscape?

The publication of a trademark is an essential step in the registration process, but it does not mean registration has occurred or is guaranteed in the near future.

The Dennemeyer Group enters a new era.

The examination stage of a trademark application, which determines if it will be rejected or progress toward registration, involves specific procedures that must be followed to the letter.

Understanding these unique conditions is essential for companies looking to do business in the region.

While PoAs have a certain benefit related to legal certainty, many objections remain against mandating PoAs for trademark filings.

If a trademark is used as a generic term, it can lose its Intellectual Property (IP) protections. We explore genericization and what can be done about it.

Individual pieces of evidence is often no less decisive than the arguments of law.

Understanding the utility patent vs. design patent distinction — and how these categories vary around the world — is vital to securing the right IP protection.