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MAXIMISING VALUE AND MINIMISING RISK: WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS AN IP AUDIT
In the modern economy, intellectual property (IP) is often an organisation’s most valuable asset. Yet, many companies lack a clear understanding of what they actually

THE ROLE OF IP IN THE CLEAN ENERGY REVOLUTION
26 January marks the International Day of Clean Energy, a significant moment for the global community to reflect on our progress towards sustainability.1 While the

“BOGUS” TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT
The commencement of the academic year is a significant period for matriculants seeking enrolment in tertiary institutions. However, this period is also marked by an

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A VALID AND ENFORCEABLE CONTRACT
The South African law of contract is rooted in Roman-Dutch law principles but continually shaped by the values enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic

THE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ACT – SAFEGUARDING OUR SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE
In an era where a traditional recipe can be a global food brand and a medicinal plant can form the basis of a billion-rand pharmaceutical,

THE TRUST TEST: DISCLOSURE DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
When applying for a job, there is no general rule or law that places an obligation on job applicants to disclose their criminal history unless
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