Covid-19 – its legislative effect on South Africa, with a focus on the IP industry
COVID-19: The impact on IP law and practice in South Africa
Alexis Apostolidis, Darren Olivier and Nicholas Rosslee wrote an article about the COVID-19 measures in South Africa and the impact on IP practice. The article was published by IP STARS (Managing IP) here.
Pre-Export Certificate of Conformity required for certain unregulated goods imported from China
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa published a Ministerial Directive in March 2026 on the ‘Implementation of a pre-export verification of conformity programme for cert...
June 17 2026
World Cup Marketing: A Practical Legal Guide for Brands
Only a few global events capture public attention like the FIFA World CupTM. For brands, such events present a unique opportunity to engage audiences, build visibility, and connect with consumers thro...
June 10 2026
Authorities Seize Counterfeit Goods Worth Millions
South Africa intensifies enforcement against counterfeit trade Additional Topics: AUTHORITIES SEIZE COUNTERFEIT GOODS WORTH MILLIONS South African authorities seized counterfeit goods worth over R5 mi...
May 27 2026