South Africa: Trade Secrets

Intellectual property valuations in South Africa's entrepreneurial landscape present unique challenges shaped by international trends and local legislation. This analysis explores the complexity of determining IP value across different business stages, from startups navigating the 'valley of death' to established companies facing mergers and acquisitions. The framework examines how sustainability, technology readiness levels, and risk mitigation strategies converge to unlock the true value of intellectual c

AI tools represent a significant opportunity to protect, manage, and create value in know-how which traditionally has not been recorded in meetings. However, such use also raises serious concerns...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming South Africa's financial sector, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and new customer experiences.

In the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce and fast fashion, intellectual property ("IP") rights have become a battleground where industry giants fight for dominance.

Imagine buying a pair of "Nike" sneakers, only to find out they have the iconic swoosh upside down, the soles fall apart after a week, and they're spelled "Nicky" on the box.

Valuing intellectual property (IP) often feels like trying to answer the question, "How long is a piece of string?" The complexity and variability involved make it a challenging task...

Recently, South Africa obtained notoriety in its patent office being the first in the world to grant a patent in which an artificial intelligence (AI) is identified as the inventor (the South African Patent).

88% of the respondents in the Savile Row Workplace survey published in October 2020 would prefer to either work from home or a combination of both.

Interview on SABC's Network Show: Marco discusses what legal recourse consumers have in the case where their data privacy has been compromised.