The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This post is the third and final installment in the “Africa IP Highlights 2021 series” of posts highlighting some of the key developments in IP in Africa in 2021. This post is about patents and reforms in IP policy, legislation and administration. The first 2 posts covered copyright and trade marks.

IP 92

IP Patent Intellectual Property Inventor 92

SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2021

In a guest post , Satchit Bhogle covered the issue of infringement of personality rights. It is noted that the test for identifying infringement of personality rights is to check whether there has been unauthorised use of identity for commercial gain and if there is a likelihood of confusion.

Personality Rights 119

Personality Rights Reporting Social Media Branding 119

Intepat

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Monitoring and safeguarding these advancements in AI technology are crucial aspects to ensure the protection of intellectual property in this evolving landscape. In the current AI-centric landscape, it becomes important for lawmakers to progress in tandem with evolving technology and legislative requirements.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Invention Intellectual Property Law Personality Rights 52

SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

She emphasises that there exists the possibility of only big artists in the industry being able to cash in on this, as it generally tends to happen with any such new technology or business model. She highlights that the Court refused to afford post mortem protection to personality rights of the actor.

Advertising 105

Advertising Advertising Non-Fungible Tokens Intellectual Property 105

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Wondering what IP developments took place last week? Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. Image Rights Alright—But Can They Trump Established Rights and Doctrines? Should They? Read the post by Prof.

Licensing 59

Licensing Trademark Intellectual Property Copyright 59