by Lezaan van Jaarsveld | 10 Jul, 2026 | Insights, Intellectual Property
By Chezanne Haigh | Consultant Images from Plaintiff’s Complaint (Civil Action No. 3:26-cv-2201) At first glance, the dispute between 7-Eleven and Nike feels almost absurd. Can a convenience store really claim rights in a colour combination? That is the...
by Lezaan van Jaarsveld | 19 Jun, 2026 | Insights, Intellectual Property
By Chezanne Haigh | Consultant There is a growing sense that courts are beginning to draw lines around artificial intelligence. The recent decision by the Berlin Regional Court II (Case No. 52 O 62/26 eV) is a good example of that shift. It may not have made...
by Lezaan van Jaarsveld | 9 Jun, 2026 | Insights, Intellectual Property
By Chezanne Haigh | Consultant When is a phrase worth protecting? When Mirra Andreeva lifted the French Open trophy, her tennis did most of the talking. Her jacket, however, made sure there was a little extra conversation. Across the back was a line that felt made...
by Lezaan van Jaarsveld | 3 Jun, 2026 | Insights, Intellectual Property
By Chezanne Haigh | Consultant Images from Court Exhibit There’s something intriguing about the recent dispute between environmental drag artist Pattie Gonia and outdoor apparel giant Patagonia that goes beyond a typical trademark case. On paper, it looks...
by Chelsea Brown | 3 Dec, 2024 | Corporate Law, Insights, Intellectual Property, Sports Law
By Lesedi Mphahlele | Director and Sello Ramanyana | Candidate Attorney IntroductionIn a world where sports continues to evolve and shape the fabric of society, the importanceof sports law has never been more evident. From ensuring fair competition to protectingthe...
