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Newsflash: FCC’s approach to recordation based on international and/or foreign trademark registrations

The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) in Tanzania has clarified that trade mark recordal applications supported by foreign, international, or ARIPO registrations will not be accepted. While the wordin...

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Bitcoin, Barter and the Blockchain: A Critical Reading of Mangundhla v South African Reserve Bank

A Gauteng High Court judgment handed down on 1 June 2026 concludes that Bitcoin is both “capital” and “money” under South Africa’s Exchange Control Regulations. The capit...

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Proof that even IP lawyers need IP lawyers

This week we were reminded of just how easily trade mark infringement can occur online. This time, somewhat ironically, it was our own brand that needed protecting. When searching for Adams & Adam...

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