May 1, 2025
Published In a recent decision that may prompt reflection among international trademark practitioners, South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) addressed the ever-tricky question of how similar is too similar when it comes to trademarks in the wine industry. In...
May 1, 2025
Published In the world of business, a company’s name is not just an identifier—it is a critical trademark asset, a legal safeguard, and the foundation of brand equity. The recent rebranding challenges faced by B9 Beverages (parent company of Bira 91) illustrate how a...
Apr 30, 2025
Published International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed 17 Partners, five Senior Counsel, 34 Counsel, and five Legal Directors in its annual global promotion round. All are effective from May 2025. Graeme Maguire, Chair, Bird & Bird says: “On behalf of the...
Apr 24, 2025
Published As World Intellectual Property Day approaches on 26 April, 2025, we asked our Editorial Board for their thoughts on this year’s focus: ‘IP and music: feel the beat of IP.’ Providing unique insight from their respective jurisdictions, our Editorial Board...
Apr 24, 2025
Published Phonographic Performance Limited India (PPL India), which owns and controls public performance rights of over 400 music labels with 45 lakh international and domestic sound recordings, issued a notice to Azure Hospitality Private Limited (Azure) on July 20,...
