South Africa:
A ‘Triple Distilled' Summary Of Recent Trade Mark SCA Cases
13 December 2018
Adams & Adams
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In the past twelve months, South Africa's Supreme Court of
Appeal has handed down four judgments concerning trade marks. Adams
& Adams Partner and Chairman, Gérard du Plessis,
provided insight into the repercussions of those outcomes for trade
mark owners at this year's Crammer" event. Watch the video
presentation, along with other interesting discussions below.
Crammer is an annual Adams & Adams event that has been
running for a decade. Its aim is to digest legal developments and
issues of the year into a morning's session by providing short,
sharp insights with practical tips, and is designed for busy
inhouse legal practitioners, executives, C-suites, and
managers.
This year the general theme is based around the concept of
RE.VISION – a review and future looking event analysing
trends such as blockchain, AI, disruption and the law. Tech guru,
author and broadcaster, Simon Dingle, opened this year's event
with an enthralling look at the origins and dynamics of
cryptocurrency, debunking myths surrounding Bitcoin and
blockchains, and an outline of what the new era of money means for
individuals and for business.
This was followed by an compelling panel discussion exploring
current insights on the effect of technology and changing consumer
dynamics in the provision of legal services – with
interesting perspectives from industry, technology experts, and
legal service providers.
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A 'Triple Distilled' Summary Of Recent Trade Mark SCA
Cases
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