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Kenya: Look no further than the Copyright Act to expand the layer of IP protection

11 December 2023 by Von Seidels

While a 3D trade mark registration of labels and/or packaging used in relation to products sold in the Kenyan market should provide the owner thereof with sufficient intellectual property (IP) protection, owners may add a further layer of IP protection in the labels through copyright in terms of the Copyright Act, 2001 (the Act).

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The protection of well-known trade marks in Tanzania

04 July 2023 by Camilla Johnson and Adré Pretorius

Camilla Johnson and Adré Pretorius of Von Seidels writes about the protection of well-known trade marks in Tanzania

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The Madrid system in OAPI member states

29 May 2023 by Juletha-Marie Dercksen and Adré Pretorius

Juletha-Marie Dercksen and Adré Pretorius of Von Seidels examines the application of the Madrid system in OAPI member states

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Major strides in the inclusivity of Copyright Law in Africa

16 November 2022 by Zaheer Seedat; Adré Pretorius

Zaheer Seedat of Von Seidels describes the recent developments in the inclusivity of Copyright Law in Africa

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IP developments in Africa’s OAPI region

25 January 2022 by Oswald Alembong, Von Seidels (Cameroon)

There are recent and forthcoming changes to OAPI registration procedures

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ARIPO introduces third-party observations

24 October 2021 by Oswald Alembong

Oswald Alembong of Von Seidels explains the recent amendments to the Harare Protocol on patent and industrial designs

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10 strategic tips for filing trade marks in Africa

18 October 2021 by Adré Pretorius

Adré Pretorius outlines some practical considerations and strategic approaches for filing trade marks in Africa

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Update on the proposed TRIPS waiver for COVID-19

04 August 2021 by Rory Moore and Bronwen Moodie

Obligations under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) may be waived under “exceptional circumstances”.

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Trade mark law updates in Africa

13 May 2021 by Adré Pretorius

A reflection on developments in trade mark law in Africa, 2020-2021

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Counterfeiting: intent matters: The supreme court of appeal draws the line between trade mark infringement and counterfeiting

22 July 2025 by Sibongile Dee

Von Seidels talks about counterfeiting and the supreme court of appeal draws the line between trade mark infringement and counterfeiting