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Spreading your professional wings

01 Oct 2009 | 0 comments

Sooner or later, most professional services SMEs arrive at the growth crossroads where tough business decisions face them. Growing is a fine balancing act as flying too close to the sun too soon, can cause you to crash and burn. Here’s how to grow cautiously.

Become a Legal Eagle

10 Sep 2009 | 0 comments

It is important to stay on the right side of the law when running a business – especially when it comes to labour. Ignorance could cost you everything you have. Here’s what you need to know to toe the legal line.

The “Swartland” wine case: region name, or protected trade mark?

07 Sep 2009 | 0 comments

In a recent decision by the Western Cape High Court, a wine producer was restrained from making, selling or exporting wine that incorporates the SWARTLAND trade mark. Small Capital panel expert, Megan Reimers, provides an overview of the case.

Domain name disputes

07 Sep 2009 | 0 comments

It is possible in South Africa to resolve co.za domain name disputes without going to court, and with the help of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL). Small Capital panel expert, Megan Reimers, explains.

IP from publicly funded research set to benefit all citizens

04 Sep 2009 | 0 comments

The much-anticipated Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act was finally passed in December 2008. Small Capital panel expert, Megan Reimers, explains some of the highlights of the Act.

Wine should not be judged by the glass

04 Sep 2009 | 0 comments

Waterford Wine in Stellenbosch – a relatively small, but award-winning wine estate - has successfully defended its European Community trade mark application, which was opposed by Waterford Wedgwood, producer of the well-known WATERFORD glassware and Royal Doulton porcelain. Small Capital panel expert, Megan Reimers, explains.
 

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