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Tips for Protecting a Non-Profit Company’s Intellectual Property
Protecting a non-profit company's intellectual property (“IP”) is crucial for its success and growth. Intellectual property refers to intangible assets such as trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets that can
Read moreFunding Relationships of Non-Profit Organisations
Non-profit organisations (“NPO”) (which may include non-profit companies, trusts and voluntary associations), play an important role in society by providing essential services to communities and addressing social issues. However, they
Read moreCompany registrations in South Africa
Do you want to register a company in South Africa, but you are unsure of some of the aspects relating to the process? We can answer some of your questions
Read moreDoes “Fair Use” exist in South African Copyright law?
In South Africa, the concept of fair use is codified in the Copyright Act, 1978. Section 12 of the Act sets out the circumstances in which fair use of a
Read moreWhat happens when AI Generated essays amount to plagiarism?
OpenAI’s new baby Previously we discussed the nuance in intellectual property laws when it comes to AI generated images. In the latest discussions around AI generated intellectual property, AI generated
Read morePractical Effects of Legal Non-Compliance
Whilst it’s a bit of a bitter pill for a lawyer to swallow, no one wants to sit and make sure that they’re dotting every “I” and crossing every “T”
Read moreData Processing Agreements, when are they necessary?
Data Protection Laws such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPI”) in South Africa or the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) prescribe certain duties that parties who
Read morePutting South Africa on the World Stage with Stuart McConnachie (Ultra Trail Cape Town)
Stuart McConnachie is the race director of Ultra Trail Cape Town (UTCT), one of the most prestigious trail running events in the country! Since its inaugural event in 2014 UTCT
Read moreFast food franchise Pedros lost a legal battle against Nandos after mocking them in a recent advert
Eitan joined Chai FM to unpack the legal implications. Take a listen. https://www.chaifm.com/podcast/2022-11-16-eitan-stern-director-lawyer-at-legalese-discussing-law-implications-on-pedros-after-mocking-nandos-in-an-advert/
Read moreWhy Authenticity & Passion Matters in Business with Nick Herbert (Shelflife founder)
Nick Herbert is the founder of Shelflife, South Africa's biggest premium sneaker and streetwear store! In this episode Nick sat down with Eitan, amidst the launch of their Nike x
Read moreAdding Value to Your Local Tech Ecosystem with Mitchan Adams (Ozow co-founder)
Mitchan Adams is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded Ozow, one of South Africa’s biggest fintechs, before exiting to start Aions. In this episode, Mitchan sat down with Eitan to chat
Read moreDos and Don’ts of Copyright for Advertising and Marketing Professionals
This blog is brought to you by the Legalese Guest Blogger Program, where we give young up-and-comer lawyers the opportunity to write for us and put their legal minds to work.
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