When is a Trade Mark Not a Trade Mark?
There are two ways in which trade mark rights can be acquired in South Africa. The first is statutorily through registration in terms of the Trade Marks Act 194 of 1993, and the second is in terms of the common law through use thereof only.
Navigating Trademark and Domain Name Disputes in South Africa’s .za Domain Space
It is common for a company's trademark to correspond with its domain name. This is an obvious choice as it enhances brand identity and is easy for customers to remember. However, complications arise when another party registers a domain name that includes your trademark...
The word is out and the new draft food labelling Regulations, R2986 of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. No 54 of 1972 (FCD Act), have been published.
