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The acrylic claws are out again with the revival of the dispute between Tammy Taylor (the American founder of the nail brand Tammy Taylor Nails) and Melany and Peet Viljoen, about who actually owns the TAMMY TAYLOR trade mark in South Africa. Read associate, Nishaat Slamdien's take on this nail biting dispute. #IP #TradeMarkDisputes #TradeMarks

We look forward to welcoming our guests on 11 July 2024 for an insightful IP experience! Watch this space to get a glimpse of the day. #IPDay #IPCareer #IP #Spoor

https://lnkd.in/g8sq_tim From cutting edge to old school, Millie Ward speaks to contributors to the latest edition of WTR’s Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement Guide about their top strategies to mitigate against the ever-growing threat posed by tech-savvy counterfeiters. Maia Woodhouse and Kristina Montanaro Schrader of Adams and Reese LLP explore the inevitable vulnerability that accompanies big-name retailers opening up their online platforms to third-party sellers, while Cesare Galli of IPLAWGALLI highlight the increasing length that counterfeiters are going to target consumers, including hidden links to secondary sites. According to Georgina Danzig of Heer Law - Intellectual Property Law and Litigation, these malicious tactics are growing increasingly sophisticated, allowing criminals to evade detection and limit liability. When it comes to countering these efforts, Davide L. Petraz and Daniele Petraz of GLP Intellectual Property Office advocate for the use of AI to review current anti-counterfeiting tools; brand owners should also make use of data analytics to analyse and interpret patterns, suggest Alan Chiu, James Choi, Nicole Huo and Nicola Kung of ELLALAN. In terms of taking concrete action against the trade in fakes, Saif Khan and Meghana Kudligi of Anand and Anand point towards blockchain-based solutions. Rafael Lacaz Amaral and Raquel Corrêa Barros of Kasznar Leonardos are fans of digital authentication technologies, including holograms and RFID tags, with Dr. Reinhard Fischer and Tamara Moll LL.M. of COHAUSZ & FLORACK also speaking highly of nano-optics, particularly when it comes to the fashion industry. But while it’s crucial to keep up with the latest tech, it’s just as vital to remember the tried and tested building blocks of any anti-counterfeiting strategy worth its salt, says Michael L. of Spoor & Fisher, who warns brand owners to remember the value of education as to the very real risk posed by fakes.

The acrylic claws are out again with the revival of the dispute between Tammy Taylor (the American founder of the nail brand Tammy Taylor Nails) and Melany and Peet Viljoen, about who actually owns the TAMMY TAYLOR trade mark in South Africa. Listen to Associate, Nishaat Slamdien, nail down the details of the TAMMY TAYLOR trade mark dispute #TradeMarks #TradeMarkDispute #Spoor

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 – only 1️⃣ week left to get your #Mobikraal design submitted! If you have the skills and vision to design a livestock enclosure that is affordable, safe, durable, portable and predator-proof, please let us hear from you! The Cape Leopard Trust is currently hosting a national competition looking for an innovative design to develop such a kraal (a corral or protective enclosure). The initiative, dubbed ‘Mobi-kraal’, seeks to leverage creative input and expertise from a diverse pool of participants, aiming to improve coexistence between people and predators within agricultural landscapes. Participants stand a chance to win a cash prize of up to R50 000, and travel and accommodation costs valued at R20 000 to help the CLT develop and field test their design. *𝘔𝘰𝘣𝘪-𝘬𝘳𝘢𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 The Royal Commission for AlUla, 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵, Van Tienhoven Foundation, Oppenheimer Generations Research & Conservation, 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 Spoor & Fisher* #designchallenge #innovationforconservation #predatorconservation #conservationinaction #farmerpredatorconflict #farmerpredatorcoexistence

The global intellectual property landscape witnessed a notable milestone recently, with the conclusion of the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources, and associated traditional knowledge. Partner, Tyron Grant breaks down this historical IP development: #IP #IPLaw #WIP

Legal Briefcase | Issue No. 326 | 20 June 2024 Nail Biting Disputes - Who Owns THE TAMMY TAYLOR Trade Mark? https://bit.ly/4bsAz21 Spoor & Fisher #disputeresolution

We are thrilled to announce that three of our trade mark attorneys, Charles Webster, Kay Rickelman, and Mohamed Khader, have been recognised as World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders for 2024. Read more about this prestigious accolade here: https://lnkd.in/dGv_7EWw #Spoor #TradeMarkAttorneys #WTR #WTRGlobalLeaders

The ECTA (official) Annual Conference, from 19 – 21 June in Antwerp, focuses on exploring the multifaceted aspects of intellectual property, with a particular emphasis on sustainability for shaping a better future. TSHEPO SHABANGU and Nola Pontes will be attending for Spoor & Fisher. See their bio and contact details here: https://lnkd.in/dKb5emhp #ECTAAnnualConference #ECTAConference #ECTA2024

Partner and anti-counterfeiting champion, Paul Ramara accepted the Anti-Counterfeit Authority - Kenya award for Exemplary IP Law Firm in IP Protection. Read what this award means to our firm's fight against fake goods: #Anticounterfeiting #ACA #IP #IPProtection