It is a well-known fact that counterfeit and illicit goods trade is causing an immeasurable harm to an already struggling South African economy. In 2019, his excellence President Cyril Ramaphosa in particular acknowledged the severe negative impact that this...
Cheslin Petersen
The Copyright Amendment Bill and claims for compensation in criminal cases
The Copyright Amendment Bill (“the CAB / the Bill”) has caused much debate and controversy in the protection of Intellectual Property rights in South Africa. One of the main points of contention is the fair use policies the CAB seeks to implement, which are similar to...
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