KISCH IP, 5 Inanda Greens Business Park 54 Wierda Road West Wierda Valley, Sandton (2026)

12/06/2026

We are proud to announce that the WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice 2026 rankings have been released, with our very own Director, Julia Stephens, recognised among the leading practitioners in South Africa.
This accolade speaks to Julia’s depth of expertise and the high standard she consistently brings to her practice. Being included among the world’s top trademark professionals is a meaningful acknowledgement of her contribution, and the work we do as a firm.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients for their continued trust and confidence in us. Your support enables us to pursue excellence and achieve recognition on the global stage.

Congratulations, Julia, on this well-deserved honour.

10/06/2026

Today, on World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, we recognise the relentless efforts of law enforcement agencies, customs authorities, regulatory bodies, and brand owners in tackling and combating the global trade of counterfeit goods. Counterfeiting is far more than an intellectual property issue. It undermines legitimate businesses, deprives governments of revenue, funds organised criminal networks, and, in many instances, poses serious risks to consumer health and safety.

At KISCH IP, we proudly stand with our clients and partners in this fight both in South Africa and across the African continent. Our Anti-Counterfeiting Department, led by Hashiem Logday, collaborates closely with various stakeholders and regulatory bodies to develop and implement effective brand protection and enforcement strategies, throughout Africa. With a dedicated anti-counterfeiting team, we are committed to safeguarding intellectual property rights while delivering practical solutions.

As counterfeiters continue to evolve their methods, collaboration remains our most effective weapon. We look forward to strengthening existing partnerships and building new ones as we continue the fight against counterfeiting.

If your organisation is looking to enhance its brand protection programme or expand enforcement efforts across Africa, our team is ready to assist, reach out directly to Hashiem at [email protected].

09/06/2026

NEWSFLASH: Deadline for Comments – Proposed Amendments to Meat Classification Regulations

The Department of Agriculture has published draft amendments to the Meat Classification Regulations to align them with the recently published Management Control Systems (MCS) Regulations.

The MCS Regulations introduce requirements for claims relating to methods of production, such as organic, free-range, grass-fed, and naturally produced. The proposed amendments aim to ensure consistency between the two sets of regulations and to strengthen consumer protection against misleading production claims.

Industry stakeholders are invited to comment on the proposed amendments before they are finalised. Please note that the deadline for submitting comments is 30 June 2026.

Contact us if you have any questions or would like to provide input before the deadline: https://www.kisch-ip.com/ContactUs

05/06/2026

On 11 November 2026, the Maldives will usher its first dedicated Trademark Act (Law No. 19/2025). This legislation fundamentally changes how trade mark rights are secured in the Maldives, replacing the long-standing reliance on cautionary notices with a formal, registration-based system administered by the newly established Maldives Intellectual Property Office (MIPO).

Protect your brand in this evolving market. Read the full article by Lisa McIlwaine-Hill here: https://bit.ly/4fy2GT7

04/06/2026

We are proud to be recognised in the IAM Patent 1000, a prestigious guide to the world’s leading patent professionals. KISCH IP has been awarded a Silver-tier ranking for South Africa. This honour highlights our expertise in patent law and our commitment to provide exceptional service to our clients.

The guide also acknowledges standout individuals within the global patent community. We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our directors:
Chairperson, At van Rooy, and Adelhart Krüger for earning Silver rankings, and to Ursula Baravalle and Jaco Theunissen for securing Bronze.

We extend our sincere thanks to our clients and partners for their continued trust and collaboration, this recognition would not have been possible without your support. We remain dedicated to providing strategic, commercially focused intellectual property solutions and look forward to building on this momentum together.

25/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, creativity, and boundless potential of our African continent.

Across Africa’s 54 countries, bold ideas are becoming businesses, local solutions are uplifting communities and reaching global markets, and creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators are shaping a future full of promise.

At KISCH IP, we are proud to support this progress by helping protect the intellectual property that enables growth, builds value, and turns vision into opportunity across African markets. Through national IP systems and regional frameworks such as ARIPO and OAPI, strong protection helps ideas grow with confidence.

This Africa Day, we honour the dreamers, innovators, people, and partnerships shaping Africa’s future, powered by creativity, purpose, and possibility.

Here’s to an Africa that continues to grow, innovate, and inspire.

22/05/2026

KISCH IP was honoured to participate in the North-West University (NWU) World Intellectual Property Day 2026 webinar held on 20 May 2026 under this year’s global theme: “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.”

Representing KISCH IP, Ursula Baravalle and Sarah Suleman presented on the role of intellectual property in sport and health innovation, focusing on how IP rights help innovators protect and commercialise new technologies, brands, and ideas within the sports sector.

We thank the Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) team and the Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec) research entity within the Faculty of Health Sciences at North-West University for hosting an insightful and engaging webinar and for the opportunity to contribute to the broader discussion around innovation, research commercialisation, and intellectual property protection. Special thanks to Ntiyiso Shabangu, Dr Janine Chantson, Dr Mesuli Mbanjwa, Hannes Malan, Vukosi Mathale and the TTIS team for the invitation.

KISCH IP remains committed to supporting innovators, research institutions, and industry leaders through strategic intellectual property advisory and commercialisation support.

20/05/2026

The Promotion of Access to Information Act (“PAIA”), No 2 of 2000, gives effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the State and any information that is held by another person (including private companies) and that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights. PAIA gives the requester the right to lodge a request with the information officer of a public or private body. PAIA requires all private and public bodies to prepare a PAIA manual.

Exemptions - lapsed

There have been various exemptions for certain private companies to compile a manual. All exemptions have now come to an end and all private and public bodies now need to prepare a PAIA manual, appoint an Information Officer and annually file their PAIA report with the Information Regulator.

PAIA Compliance:
• Does your Company have a PAIA Manual?
• Has your Company appointed an Information Officer?
• Has your Company filed its annual PAIA report for 2026 (the deadline is 30 June 2026)

For any assistance with any aspect of your PAIA compliance, please contact the Commercial Department at KISCH IP at [email protected].

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