Rwanda accedes to the Hague Agreement
17/06/2011
On 31 May 2011, Rwanda deposited its instrument of accession to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs. The Hague Agreement will become effective on 31 August 2011 and after that date, it will be possible to designate Rwanda in an international application for the registration of an Industrial Design.
For further information on design matters in Rwanda or any other African countries please contact nickyg@adamsadams.co.za
| |
Featured Act
Schedules 1 to 5 of the patent regulations
The following fees shall be paid in connection with applications, registrations and other matters under the Act. Such fees must in all cases be paid before or at the time of doing the matter in respect of which they are to be paid.
Download act |
|
Featured Case Law
Are you ready for the Consumer Protection Act?
The Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (the CPA) is coming into force on 31 March 2011. It will have a significant effect on the supply of goods and services. The act will also regulate the relationship between suppliers and consumers in detail.
One of the most controversial provisions of the CPA relates to the liability of suppliers. If someone supplies goods, and those goods cause harm to the consumer, the supplier will be liable for the harm. This will be the case even if the supplier was not negligent. Further, all parties in the supply chain can be held liable by the consumer. This includes the manufacturer, the wholesaler and the business that sells the goods to the public. |
|
Featured person
 Featured person
Joseph Goedhals
Partner
Trade Mark Attorney
Tel: +27 (0) 12 432 6364
Email me
|
|
|
The firm practises directly in several Southern African countries and through long-established associates in others.
