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Pirate now, pay later: Long-term cost of copying textbooks

Stephen Goldberg 23 May 2025

Source: © 123rf This month AI in Advertising examines a key topic in AI: the state of regulation and all the legal issues that this topic raises

AI in Advertising

AI in Advertising: How AI regulation is shaping the future of advertising and its impact

Jarred Cinman 16 Sep 2024

Generative AI is having its legitimacy as an artistic tool tested in the latest recording industry court filing.

4th Industrial Revolution

Generative AI sent to the dock in RIAA ‘BBL Drizzy’ legal action

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

What OpenAI’s deal with News Corp means for journalism (and for you)

4 Jun 2024

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IP Law

Moral rights reserved? Impact of Creative Commons Licenses: part 2

Dale van Reenen and Jeremy Speres 2 May 2024

#OrchidsandOnions: Auto and General sets the standard in insurance claims

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Auto and General sets the standard in insurance claims

Brendan Seery 11 Apr 2024

Media

10 tips for ethical image sourcing and safeguarding against copyright woes

Christina Kennedy 8 Apr 2024

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IP Law

Swift justice: The copyright tale that produced 'Taylor’s Version'

Heili Potgieter and Dina Biagio 12 Mar 2024

Marketing

OpenAI’s new generative tool Sora could revolutionise marketing and content creation

Omar H. Fares 27 Feb 2024

Kantar’s Media and Trends Predictions for 2024: the advertising-based video on demand revolution

Trends

Kantar’s Media and Trends Predictions for 2024: the advertising-based video on demand revolution

Issued by Kantar 20 Nov 2023

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IP Law

Bye-bye Twitter birdie - gone but still under trade mark

Merlene Engelbrecht 10 Aug 2023

The music industry in SA needs to innovate more

Music

The music industry in SA needs to innovate more

Siya Metane 12 Jun 2023

The urgent need for responsible regulation of generative AI

Technology

The urgent need for responsible regulation of generative AI

De Wet Bisschoff, Issued by Stone 26 May 2023

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IP Law

Ed Sheeran victorious after copyright dispute fails to get it on

Jani Cronjé and Jared de Canha 11 May 2023

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IP Law

Under the influencer: Trade mark and copyright infringement

Amani Patel 23 Mar 2023

ChatGPT and copyright in South Africa: What you need to know

Software

ChatGPT and copyright in South Africa: What you need to know

Carla Collett 2 Mar 2023

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IP Law

5,000 counterfeit remotes destroyed as MultiChoice backs fight against piracy

28 Feb 2023

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IP Law

ChatGPT: Deepfake and copyright concerns

Stefaans Gerber and Alisha Muller 8 Feb 2023

MultiChoice and Irdeto welcome the second conviction of a perpetrator for selling internet streaming pirate boxes

Streaming

MultiChoice and Irdeto welcome the second conviction of a perpetrator for selling internet streaming pirate boxes

Issued by MultiChoice 7 Dec 2022

Tyrone Walker is a Senior Associate at KISCH IP

IP Law

Know-how, trade secrets and the additional protection by copyright

Tyrone Walker 25 Oct 2022

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IP Law

Decoding copyright and infringement of cloud-based software

Dina Biagio and Patrick o' Brien 27 Sep 2022

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IP Law

IP is the name of the game

Brett Weinberg 8 Sep 2022

Advertising

Dos and don'ts of copyright for advertising and marketing professionals

Merlene Engelbrecht 16 Aug 2022

IP Law

The shape of sound - unpacking Ed Sheeran copyright ruling

12 Apr 2022

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IP Law

Facing the music: Pop stars embroiled in copyright infringement suits

Jani Cronjé and Jared de Canha 30 Mar 2022

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IP Law

Dotting I's and crossing T's when it comes to trade marks and NFTs

Darshan Moodley and Aniqa Bawa 24 Mar 2022

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IP Law

Plagiarism or copyright infringement: The difference and overlap

Sonica Wilken 27 Jan 2022

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IP Law

Open-source software: The copyleft of copyright

Dawid Prozesky 14 Dec 2021

The relationship between non-fungible tokens and IP rights

IP Law

The relationship between non-fungible tokens and IP rights

Brett Weinberg 3 Dec 2021

Artists protest outside the Department of Arts and Culture in Pretoria in May. Photo: Julia Evans/GroundUp

Music

SA music industry exposed: the money is not going to the artists

Niki Moore 29 Nov 2021

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IP Law

Met Gala: A stage for extravagent outfits and copyright infringement

Shaawn Legodi 10 Nov 2021

Why a clear IP strategy is critical to securing VC funding

Legal Regulations

Why a clear IP strategy is critical to securing VC funding

Dina Biagio 23 Aug 2021

Music education can aid skills development for the future workplace

Skills Training

Music education can aid skills development for the future workplace

28 Jul 2021

Tips to avoiding the blurred lines of musical copyright

IP Law

Tips to avoiding the blurred lines of musical copyright

Hugh Melamdowitz 10 May 2021

Data as currency: how to use and monetise data

IP Law

Data as currency: how to use and monetise data

Dina Biagio 26 Apr 2021

What are the IP implications of virtual reality?

IP Law

What are the IP implications of virtual reality?

Nicole Smalberger 19 Nov 2020

Police officers detain Sahara Reporters journalist Victor Ogungbenro during a protest in Lagos, Nigeria, on August 5, 2019. Staff at the online newspaper report sustained harassment targeting them and their website. Credit: CPJ/AP/Sunday Alamba.

Media Freedom

US-Nigeria website censored

12 Dec 2019

Over 900,000 users affected by fake video games spreading malware

Cybersecurity

Over 900,000 users affected by fake video games spreading malware

28 Jun 2019

Copyright law does not protect the taste of cheese

FMCG

Copyright law does not protect the taste of cheese

Estelle Derclaye 22 Jan 2019

3D printing and the protection of IP rights

IP Law

3D printing and the protection of IP rights

Pamela Maluleke 13 Dec 2018

Where does graffiti stand when it comes to copyright?

IP Law

Where does graffiti stand when it comes to copyright?

Juel Barnett 24 Aug 2018

Sun hotels square off in Namibia

Media & Entertainment Law

Sun hotels square off in Namibia

Kareema Shaik 1 Jun 2018

Kim Dotcom - The man who got between America and its money

TV

Kim Dotcom - The man who got between America and its money

Issued by Showmax 7 May 2018

MaXhosa by Laduma takes Zara to task for alleged design knock-off

Fashion & Homeware

MaXhosa by Laduma takes Zara to task for alleged design knock-off

25 Apr 2018

H&M’s New Routine sportswear campaign featuring graffiti artist Revok’s unauthorised artwork in the background. © H&M

Branding

Big brands ripping off street art is not cool: why illegal graffiti should be protected by copyright

Enrico Bonadio 9 Apr 2018

Google-Getty deal is good, but more needs to be done

Digital

Google-Getty deal is good, but more needs to be done

Issued by Safrea 22 Feb 2018

I haz wins: Grumpy Cat in $710,000 court payout

Media & Entertainment Law

I haz wins: Grumpy Cat in $710,000 court payout

25 Jan 2018

South African Copyright Alliance voices concerns over proposed Copyright Amendment Bill

Media & Entertainment Law

South African Copyright Alliance voices concerns over proposed Copyright Amendment Bill

25 Jul 2017

Kim Dotcom eligible for US extradition: NZ court

Media & Entertainment Law

Kim Dotcom eligible for US extradition: NZ court

20 Feb 2017