Patent protection in Africa & surrounding islands
26/06/2009
The following list is a guide to the patent protection available in each country.
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Featured Act
Electronic Communications & Transactions Act
To provide for the facilitation and regulation of electronic communications and transactions; to provide for the development of a national e-strategy for the Republic; to promote universal access to electronic communications and transactions and the use of electronic transactions by small, medium and micro enterprises; to provide for human resource development in electronic transactions; to prevent abuse of information systems; to encourage the use of e-government services; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
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Featured Case Law
Mars Inc Cadbury (Swaziland)(Pty) Limited & another 2000 (4) SA (SCA)
Section 42 of the old Act provided that, after the expiration of seven years from the date of entry onto the register, that the registration is take to be valid in all respects and that mark could therefore not be attacked on grounds relating to the marks original registration. |
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Venashrie Dorasamy
Professional Assistant
Attorney
Tel: +27 (0) 12 432 6143
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The firm practises directly in several Southern African countries and through long-established associates in others.
