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The
South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law
The
South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law was established
in 1954 and represents some 140 patent attorneys, patent agents and
trade mark practitioners in South Africa who specialise in the field
of Intellectual Property Law.
Intellectual
Property Law embraces the law relating to patents, trade marks, registered
designs, copyright and unlawful competition (passing-off of trade secrets).
It also includes litigation, licensing and franchising.
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Intellectual Property in China |
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“The SAIIPL is considering hosting an afternoon workshop on 26 August 2008 (venue to be determined) pertaining to various aspects of intellectual property in China. Topics will typically include:
- General update on China's IP landscape;
- Patent and technology transfer licensing;
- Trademarks and designs;
- Navigating the regulatory landscape; and
- Enforcing IP rights in China.
Representatives from Rouse & Co will be giving presentations, and will also be leading further discussions.
Kindly let me, Marie-Louise Grobler know, should you be interested in attending the workshop. Should there be sufficient interest, we will proceed with making the necessary arrangements, which will be communicated to you in due course”.
Marie-Louise Grobler
Admin & Liaison Officer:
The South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law
Tel: (012) 844 0564 / 082 4977 351
E-mail: saiipl@icon.co.za |
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SAIIPL Action Cricket 14 August 2008 |
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A social Action Cricket event will take place on 14 August 2008, details to be provided shortly. If any of the firms have not forwarded names, please do so as a matter of urgency to Dale Healy at Adams & Adams dale-h@adamsadams.co.za or (012) 481 1526. A similar event was arranged last year and was greatly enjoyed by all attendees. Spectators are welcome! |
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CIPRO: IPOnline - Proposed change in billing procedures |
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We have been advised by CIPRO that the billing system and procedures for IPOnline (the search system) will be changed to an "up front" payment system, in line with other payment systems currently employed (such as for trade mark, patent and company official fees). According to the most recent report issued by the Auditor General, the current search system utilized by Institute and independent searchers does not comply with corporate governance and revenue collection procedures which necessitates the changes. CIPRO hopes to implement the new procedures on 1 September 2008.
Further details will be provided as soon as possible but, in essence, when searches are instructed, the system will display the total search fee for the particular enquiry and determine whether sufficient funds are available in the users' account and only thereafter the search will be processed.
CIPRO recommends that firms who make extensive use of their facilities should establish separate accounts for patent official fees, trade mark official fees, company/CC official fees and IPOnline (search) fees which would facilitate reconciliation of their accounts and ensure that sufficient funds are available at all times.
If you have any comments or queries, please feel free to contact the following officials:
- In connection with IT/technical issues - Mr. Kadi Petje, e-mail: kpetje@cipro.gov.za tel: (012) 394 5106
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Adams & Adams Centenary 8 August 2008 |
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One of the SAIIPL members, Adams and Adams, will be celebrating 100 years of legal practice on the 8th of August 2008. The SAIIPL President and Council members extend their congratulations to the firm’s partners and staff!
Read more about the firm’s history “our history” and “Adams & Adams” today.
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European Patent Office Examiners on study visit to SA in Oct 2008 |
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Four EPO Examiners specializing in chemical engineering patents will be visiting Pretoria on 17 October 2008 and are willing to present a day seminar on EPC2000 to SAIIPL members. Please let me know if you are interested in attending so that the relevant arrangements can be made. |
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